Modern Heritage: The Legacy and Craftsmanship of ABK6 Cognac
Echo RenEstablished in 2005 by Mr. Francis Abécassis, ABK6 is a brand that succinctly bears the name of its founder. This fusion encapsulates the core values of the brand: modernity and family heritage.
ABK6's philosophy is embodied in the phrase "Single Estate Cognac." They are firm believers that blending eaux-de-vie from exceptional estates imparts a distinctive character and strength to cognac. With a deep connection to the terroir, they are dedicated to creating unique cognacs that reflect their specific origins.
Single Estate Cognac is the conception of cognac from the vine to the glass. All phases of production are carried out on ABK6 Cognac estates. It is one of the rare estates able to control every step of the Cognac production process, thereby guaranteeing the excellence of each and every bottle of Cognac created.
Production
The work of the vineyard is carried out daily, every day of the year. The bunches of Ugni-Blanc are harvested plot by plot and immediately pressed on each site in order to preserve the aromatic characteristics of the grape.
To enhance the specialties of the terroir, each estate has its own distillery and dedicated distiller, using specific and adapted methods. Tradition and know-how work hand in hand in this stage of production.
Having the space and time necessary to age a cognac is a real privilege. On ABK6's Domains, there are a total of thirty cellars and some 4000 barrels offering a potential of about 3 million liters of eau-de-vie carefully preserved and aged.
The Domaines Francis Abécassis Cognacs owe their international recognition to their strong characteristics, offering a richness and delicacy the complexity of which appeals to every sense.
In search of the perfect balance, the Cellar Master selects the eaux-de-vie with meticulousness and subtlety, combining different batches and their distinctiveness according to the taste sought for each creation. He then places this blend in the large barrels of our cellar “Chai d’assemblage” for several months before bottling.
Range
ABK6 has two main ranges, ABK6 Cognac and ABECASSIS Grande Champagne. Each of the two ranges features a variety of flagship cognacs that have gained worldwide popularity.
Ⅰ. ABK6 Cognac Ranges:
Cellar Master chooses the most emblematic eaux-de-vie coming from our domains. The originality is expressed strongly while at the same time remaining uncompromising on quality and very respectful of traditions.
The Domain
A family vineyard of 380 hectares divided into 4 exceptional vineyards, ideally exposed and located on the Fins Bois, Petite Champagne and Grand Champagne crus. The grape varieties are 100% Ugni-Blanc, growing on hills facing East-West.ABK6 cognacs are made from a blend of the best batches. Awarded "Producer of the Year” in the eaux-de-vie category in 2019 byIWSC competition in London.
The Collection
VSOPA golden color with strong amber reflections. The nose offers beautiful woody aromas, delicately spicy, reminding us of brioche cake and of cinnamon. The taste offers a harmonious combination of fruity and woody aromas. Its delicate finish ends slowly on flavors of fruit jellies and spices.
An old gold mahogany color. A rich nose with woody notes, spices, licorice, orange peel and dried fig. The palate offers a powerful aromatic combination of hazelnut, walnut, cedar wood and candied fruit flavors. The finish is smooth, elegant and very long. finish. XO Family Cellar is to be enjoyed neat, in a tulip glass, or on the rocks. Ideal for an end of meal with friends.
SPECIAL EDITION: Chinese New Year Dragon
This special edition was created in collaboration with Chinese artists Qianglong Huang and Bingna Xu, exclusively for the year of the Dragon. To blend this special batch Francis Abécassis and Frédéric David the Cellar Master, have selected eaux-de-vie renowned for their rich aromas, aged in the estate's oldest casks. Each sip of this precious cognac reveals harmonious and powerful flavours, symbolised by the strength of the dragon！
Ⅱ. ABECASSIS Grande Champagne:
A creation of our rarest cognac, the premier cru, this cognac is produced exclusively on our exceptional domains located in the prestigious growing area of Grande Champagne. The new ABECASSIS Cognac Collection is the expression of our Grande Champagne terroir, the first growing area of Cognac.
The Domain
A family vineyard of 165 hectares, spread over 2 exceptional vineyards located in Grande Champagne, first and best growing area of Cognac. This property benefits from rolling hills of champagne soil with soft chalky limestone from the Cretaceous period and some sticky clay soils called “amoureuses”. These soils are perfect for producing high quality grapes, the very foundation of a great, powerful and elegant cognac. This historic vineyard has 100% Ugni-Blanc vines, the flagship variety of the appellation, a vineyard aged between 15 and 35 years.
The Collection
ABK6 proudly presents their collection of 3 Grande Champagne vintage cognacs. This range presents characteristics of extreme finesse and lightness with a predominantly floral bouquet.
VSOP GRANDE CHAMPAGNEABECASSIS VSOP Grande Champagne is gold in color with amber highlights and reveals a magnificent complexity. The nose opens with a delicate perfume of sweet spices, with a lot of finesse brought by the freshness of its mentholated notes. The mouth offers an elegant attack evolving on a subtle woody note carried by very silky tannins. With a balance between spices and dried fruits, the finish reveals a great mineral freshness already present in the nose.
ABECASSIS XO Grande Champagne is Bright gold in color with a beautiful shine and old gold reflections. In the nose, it is fine and elegant, evolving on delicate notes of vanilla, citrus zest, cedar wood, dried flowers and eucalyptus. On palate, the freshness, supported by the finesse of the tannins, reveals a complex and structured brandy. A subtle balance is established, oscillating between the note of vanilla wood and that of dried fruits. The finale offers us an evolution on ginger and spices.
Old gold mahogany color. A rich nose with woody notes, spices, licorice, orange peel and dried fig. The mouth reveals vanilla notes. The dried fruits are mixed with the fragrance of dried flowers, jasmine and narcissus. The evolution of this nectar takes us to the balsamic universe of cedar wood, pine and sandalwood. A long finish on candied ginger and nutmeg accompanies the bewitching note of the cigar box.
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