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"Meukow Fin de Siecle Cognac 1900" is not just a spirit, but a true historical and collectible masterpiece. In French, the term "Fin de Siècle" means "end of the century" and symbolizes the transition from the 19th to the 20th century, the so-called "Belle Époque" (Beautiful Epoch). It is a genuine collector's item, whose time-polished taste testifies to more than a century of history and the finest traditions of the Cognac region.
The aroma unfolds with a deep and complex bouquet, dominated by notes of rancio, old leather, and cigar box. On the palate, this spirit is remarkably viscous and silky, leaving a trace of dried plums, dark chocolate, and exotic spices.
It is recommended to be enjoyed neat, in a quiet setting from a tulip-shaped glass. The drink is an ideal match alongside rich dark chocolate or caramelized desserts, or as a standalone meditative evening highlight.
Bottled on 2006.10.09. Bottle No. #12.
Meukow is a cognac house founded in 1862 by two brothers of Silesian origin, Auguste-Christophe and Gustav Meukow, who – according to the house's history – were sent to France on the orders of Tsar Alexander II to source the finest eaux-de-vie for the Russian court. Having fallen in love with the Cognac region, the brothers established their trading house there, and it soon became famous across Europe. Since 1979, Meukow has belonged to the Compagnie de Guyenne group, owned by the Coste family, and today the house is led by Philippe Coste.
Meukow is impossible to mistake for any other house – since 1993 its bottles have been adorned with an elegant panther, symbolising the strength, elegance and suppleness characteristic of its cognacs. Cellar master Anne Sarteaux – one of only a few women to hold this position in the cognac world – crafts harmonious blends from eaux-de-vie of the Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies and Fins Bois crus. Meukow cognacs are known for their smooth, rounded taste with notes of vanilla, dried fruit and spice. Today they are sold in more than 80 countries worldwide.
