Introducing a potentially extraordinary collector’s item: Godet “Saint Louis Pour Deux Amis” Grande Champagne 1921. Though hard documentation is scarce, this designation appears in specialist listings and evokes both historical gravitas and an air of mystery.
The house of Godet is long established in La Rochelle, with references dating back centuries as a Cognac maison. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Godet is known to produce rare vintage bottlings under a Single Vintage approach, maintaining stocks in cellar vaults for special releases. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The appellation “Saint Louis” combined with “Pour Deux Amis” suggests an intimate, exclusive expression — perhaps intended for discerning connoisseurs or gifted between friends. The year 1921 marks a time of post-World War I renewal in the Cognac region, adding romantic resonance to the name. A listing for “Pour Deux Amis 1921” appears in a collector catalog, albeit without archival backing. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
If genuine, this Cognac would have originated from the Grande Champagne cru — widely regarded as the top terroir in Cognac — with its chalky limestone soils promoting subtle, ageworthy eaux-de-vie. Over decades in oak casks, the spirit would develop depth, complexity, and oxidation characteristics reflective of long cellaring.
Because no definitive producer records or tasting notes have surfaced, the presentation, labeling, fill level, and provenance remain speculative. Collectors must approach any such bottle with caution, verifying provenance, condition, and documentation (such as certificate or archive confirmation) before committing.
Label & inscription (as commonly reported by collectors):
CRISTAL FRANCE
SAINT LOUIS
1767
GODET FRERES
Cognac
Grande Champagne 1921
POUR DEUX AMIS
Qui donc n’a pas rêvé…
FOR TWO FRIENDS TOGETHER
Would you not, as you converse…
Visual & structural features:
Bottle: decanter style, faceted base, short neck.
Stopper: natural cork, possibly with a wooden or metal cap, sometimes accompanied by a glass stopper.
Neck tag: light-toned paper hang tag secured by gold cord, possibly with emblems or crown motifs.
Label design: black with gold type, crown emblem above “SAINT LOUIS”, sans-serif type for main title; finer serif or old-style print for descriptive text.
Condition note:
Any bottle offered under this name should be assessed for fill level, label wear, cork condition, provenance documentation, and ideally cross-checked with known Godet archival or auction references.
This product is from a private seller. Please be aware that cabinet7 merely provides a platform to buy and sell. When sold, the seller will pack the bottle themselves and send it to the buyer. We do our best to make this process as smooth as possible, however there may be some delay.
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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.
