Camus Ile De Re Fine Island Cognac 700ml

“Distinctive island Cognac with orchard fruit, caramel, almond and a subtle coastal mineral edge.”

Camus Île de Ré Fine Island Cognac is a little different from the usual Cognac story.

Made with grapes grown on Île de Ré, just off France’s Atlantic coast near La Rochelle, it has a fresher, more maritime character than many richer inland styles. White peach and apricot lead into apple, pear, caramel and almond, with cocoa, cinnamon and a subtle mineral note underneath. Camus highlights the island’s sandy limestone soils, sea air and coastal influence as key to its distinctive profile.

This is a great bottle if you like Cognac but want something a little less heavy and a little more unusual. It is smooth enough to drink neat, but that fresh coastal edge gives it real personality.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: White peach, apricot and fresh orchard fruit with a clean, elegant lift.

Palate: Apple, pear and caramel with almond, cocoa, cinnamon and a subtle mineral character.

Finish: Smooth and balanced with lingering fruit, gentle spice and a distinctive maritime edge.

About The Producer

Maison Camus has been producing Cognac since 1863 and remains closely associated with distinctive regional expressions rather than simply following one house style.

Its relationship with Île de Ré has been developed over many years in partnership with the island’s winegrowers. The island sits around three kilometres off the Atlantic coast near La Rochelle, where sea mist, wind and the unusual coastal climate contribute to a style Camus describes as naturally fresh, smooth and maritime.

It's a Cognac with a sense of place you can actually taste, which is a lot more interesting than another bottle that simply tells you it is very old and expects you to be impressed.

Cask and Maturation

Fine Island is matured in broad grained French oak, helping soften the spirit while retaining its fresh fruit and mineral character.

Serving Suggestions

Excellent neat or over a large cube of ice.

It also works particularly well with oysters, seafood canapés or fine pastries, where the fruit, almond and mineral notes really come into their own.

Details

Producer: Camus
Style: Cognac
Origin: Île de Ré, France
Bottle Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Grape Variety: Ugni Blanc, with possible Colombard
Key Flavours: Peach, Apricot, Apple, Pear, Caramel, Almond, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Mineral Notes