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We are proud to announce that\u00a0Pl\u00e9iade Domaine La Rambaudie<\/b>\u00a0has been awarded\u00a0\u201cSpirit of the Year\u201d<\/b>\u00a0at the 2025\u00a0Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition<\/i>.<\/p>

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The jury was impressed with its remarkable balance, described as\u00a0\u201ca beautifully balanced Cognac\u201d\u00a0with notes of dried fig, cherry, lilac, and spring wildflowers, offering quiet elegance over sheer power. It was awarded a\u00a0Platinum Medal\u00a0with an outstanding score of\u00a097 points, and was named\u00a0Best Cognac of the Competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This prestigious honor complements the recognition received by two other flagship expressions of Delamain:<\/p>\n\n

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Pale & Dry XO<\/strong>Gold Medal (92 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA lighter iteration of Cognac, with comprehensive aromas and a lightly peated finish.\u201d \u2013 Michael Cervin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Delamain XXO<\/strong>Platinum Medal (95 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA softer approach, almost subdued, with perfectly balanced flavors and a remarkable finish.\u201d \u2013 Michael Cervin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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