He was born in Cognac in and would found the famous cognac house Otard, buying the Chateau de Cognac as a home for the estate.

But before he could establish the company, he was sent to exile in England for a few years during the French Revolution and could only return in His family had been winegrowers and the step to become a cognac producer and gain independence was not all too difficult.

The most valuable Cognac remains to be the Otard Extra, a blend that is stored in a secret cave in the Chateau, and the result of an old tradition and quest for the highest quality.

Today, Otard is very proud of its innovative marketing strategies, such as its exquisite packaging. They work a lot with limited editions, creating an element of exclusivity that is important in the luxury brands market.

For instance, in , Otard launched its first vintage cognac from the Grande Champagne region, dated , in an edition of bottles.

The most valuable cognac remains to be the Extra, a blend that is stored in a secret cave in the Chateau, and the result of an old tradition and quest for the highest quality.

The Baron Otard price is around dollars, and their Otard Fortis and Fidelis around 4, dollars. Otard has a museum with a detailed overview of its history, its product range and its collection of posters and campaigns of the past decades.

Visits start with a discovery of the medieval Chateau, followed by an introduction to the different stages of Cognac production.

Take a look at the time we visited the Chateau for some more inspiration about the trip. Guided tours begin, every day from April to September, at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm from April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to September 30 continuously from 9.

From October to March, every day except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. I have bottle of Extra 55 cognac with a unique shape like Pearl.

Age - I don't know how long, can it consumed? What is the value now? Thanks, Antony wee. I have two bottles of otard XO in unique black sleek bottle with silver boxes.

Both sealed with wooden cap and wire mesh. On top of it with plastic cover. Age - I dont know how long. Can it be consumed? I think this bottle looks more than years old Would appreciate any information, to be safe before consumption!

Thank you! The Baron Otard XO has collected various awards throughout recent years. A highly acclaimed Cognac.

The esteemed Cognac maison of Baron Otard has a far reaching and fascinating story to tell, and all in the setting of the Chateau de Cognac.

Named after the Baron Jean-Baptiste Otard who was born in , the house is one of the finest in the region. The chateau was built originally to defend against invasions from the English and the Vikings in France at the end of the 11th century, and then it was rebuilt to house the Valois family in the 15th century.

Francois I, the future King of France also known as Francois Valois was born in this very chateau in It was founded as a maison de Cognac in by Baron Otard.

He believed it to be an optimal environment in which to age Cognac, due to the thick walls and numerous rooms.

After being exiled from France, Otard returned to the town of Cognac to begin the art form of blending eaux-de-vie.

One of a kind experience. I strongly recommend your product. This cognac is woody and dry. Let it breathe for 15min. I tasted this in a blind tasting against 5 other XOs and must say: The palate is pretty light and the finish a bit more intense.

Gets a solid rating from me! Really soft and round on the nose. The taste is something else! It's got a real wow factor!

Explodes on first taste, and then evolves through the spectrum to super-mellow. A very enjoyable Cognac. With an ancient tradition tracing back to the Middle Ages, and to the great Norwegian Viking Ottar, this Cognac dynasty has an incredibly unique history.

Around the same period, the iconic Chateau de Cognac was built on the banks of the Charente, and was largely associated with the French monarchy.

Eventually, the two histories would merge with the arrival of the Cognac Maison Otard , founded in This loyalty brought him into conflict with the ruling authorities, and he was imprisoned twice, in and Jean-Baptiste Otard died in During the 19th century, they were very successful and probably the third largest cognac company after Hennessy and Martell.

Gerald De Ramefort bought the company in in a period where the Otard family was more interested in public and social life than business.

The name Otard-Dupuy changed into Otard in In they bought Exshaw, but in they were purchased by the English Bass Brewery. Martini, of course, was acquired by Bacardi one year later.

And now the brand name Otard changed to Baron Otard. Recently sold: Cognac Martell V. Medaillon 80s to someone in Oviedo, Florida, United States.

Recently sold: Whisky Bladnoch to someone in Prinsenbeek, Netherlands. Recently sold: Sherry Ant. Recently sold: Cognac de Clermont H.

Combining the elegance of the The process starts with the careful selection of different styles of Remy Extra a discontinued collectable from the Remy Martin Cognac range.

Deep gold colored with fruity, floral, and oak notes of candied plums,