Step back in time with a remarkable bottle of Camus Napoléon La Grande Marque Cognac, a true collector's piece from the 1980s. This particular bottling represents a significant era for the esteemed House of Camus, a time when the Napoléon age statement gained immense international prestige.
The designation "La Grande Marque" harks back to the very origins of the Camus brand. Founded in 1863 by Jean-Baptiste Camus, the company was initially established as a consortium of producers under the name 'La Grande Marque' to ensure a consistent, high-quality cognac. Jean-Baptiste later took full ownership, creating "Camus La Grande Marque," cementing the family's control from the grape to the glass. This bottle is a direct descendant of that proud heritage.
The Napoléon age designation signifies that the youngest eau-de-vie in this blend has been aged in oak for at least six years, though often much longer. During the 1980s, Camus Napoléon became the best-selling cognac in its category, finding particular success in the Asian market and solidifying the brand's global reputation.
This vintage bottling is presented in the classic, recognizable dark frosted glass bottle, often associated with the Napoléon releases of this period. The elegant design features the Camus family emblem, a testament to the brand's enduring legacy. While the exact blend of crus is proprietary, Camus is known for its holdings in the desirable Borderies region, which imparts a characteristic floral and smooth profile to its cognacs.
Owning a bottle of Camus Napoléon from the 1980s is to possess a piece of cognac history. It is a testament to the artistry of a family-owned house that has maintained its independence and commitment to quality for over a century. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved example of a classic cognac that is no longer in production.
Text on label:
Front Label (printed directly on bottle):
COGNAC
CAMUS
NAPOLÉON
LA GRANDE MARQUE
COGNAC
Back Label (gold sticker):
CAMUS
NAPOLÉON
LE COGNAC NAPOLÉON est à juste
titre considéré comme la plus
haute qualité dans la hiérarchie des
Cognacs. Fruits de la tradition, le
Cognac CAMUS NAPOLÉON
est l'essence même
de la perfection
nette, précieuse et
rarement atteinte,
certifiée dans les
caves Camus.
0921724
Fondé en 1863
PRODUCE OF FRANCE
Top of Cap (embossed):
NAPOLEON
CAMUS
COGNAC
Visual elements:
Front: Two circular gold medallions are featured; one mid-label and one lower label. Each medallion displays a stylized crown above an 'N', surrounded by a laurel wreath. The main body of the bottle has a matte black finish. The text "COGNAC", "CAMUS", "NAPOLÉON", "LA GRANDE MARQUE", "COGNAC" on the front is presented in a bold, capitalized serif font.
Neck/Capsule: The neck is covered by a gold-colored capsule/foil, which includes an embossed rope-like pattern just below the screw cap. The screw cap itself is gold-colored with vertical ridges. The top of the cap is a circular gold-colored disc with embossed text "NAPOLEON", "CAMUS", "COGNAC" in a capitalized serif font.
Back: An embossed shield-like emblem with a four-leaf clover design is present on the upper back. The rectangular gold back label contains descriptive text in a serif font, with "PRODUCE OF FRANCE" in a sans-serif font. A smaller, circular element on this label includes the text "Fondé en 1863" and some indistinct Asian characters.
Fill level estimate:
well above shoulder into neck: great
Reason: Liquid is clearly visible well into the dark green glass of the neck.
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Max von Olfers
Max von Olfers is the founder of cabinet7, and has 10 years of experience with collector item appraisals. The oldest Cognac Max has consumed is from 1855.
Malte Lukowski
Malte Lukowski runs the operations & collector item departments at cabinet7, and has 4 years of experience with collector item appraisals. The oldest Cognac Malte has consumed is from 1920.
