Gr. Marnier Cordon Rouge

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Liqueur
Producer:
 
Gr. Marnier
Label Name:
 
Cordon Rouge
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cognac / Neauphle‑le‑Château
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly rated by spirits critics (Falstaff 92–94 points). Positive professional scores (e. g. , UBC 96; Wine Enthusiast ~90). Past gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition (reported)

Tasting Note
Bright topaz colour; zesty bitter orange, candied peel and marmalade, with vanilla, toffee and hazelnut from the Cognac base; sweet yet bittersweet, long harmonious finish.

Food Pairing
Western: Crêpes Suzette, crème brûlée, dark chocolate desserts, citrus tarts, foie gras, roasted poultry with orange glaze. Asian: Peking duck or duck à l'orange-style, orange chicken, citrus-flavoured dim sum sauces, desserts like orange mochi or black sesame with orange syrup.

Production Method
Blend of aged Cognacs and distilled essence of bitter (Caribbean) orange; the blend is matured/rounded in oak vats before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Created in 1880 by Louis‑Alexandre Marnier‑Lapostolle; produced by Marnier‑Lapostolle (Grand Marnier), family house with origins in Neauphle‑le‑Château; now part of Campari Group.