Ferrand Pierre Ferrand Ambré Cognac, Premier Cru de Cognac Grande Champagne 1er Cru, Ugni Blanc & Colombard grapes, open-flame double distilled, 70cl 40% ABV – bright Sidecar cocktails, sipping & gifting

Pierre Ferrand Ambré is an amber-gold Grande Champagne cognac (1er Cru) from Maison Ferrand. While most cognac relies heavily on Ugni Blanc, Ferrand also champions the rarer Colombard grape, prized here for lifting the aromatics with lilac-and-iris florals and crisp orchard-fruit character. In the glass, aromas open with subtle vanilla, then floral notes of rose and violet. Stone fruit follows—plum and apricot—before sweet apple, caramel and pear-pastry nuances. On the palate it’s fresh and well-balanced, with gentle almond richness and a clean, white-fruit lift on the finish: polished enough to sip, yet bright enough to mix. Ferrand’s craft is hands-on and traditional. After a 4–5 day fermentation, the wine is open-flame double-distilled in a 25hL copper pot still on medium lees, a technique that builds texture without weighing down the fruit. Maturation balances richness and freshness: the early years include a portion of new oak (350L, medium toast), before the spirit continues in older cognac barrels. A measured dosage (13g/L) helps round the edges while keeping the style lively. How to serve: Ambré is made with cocktails in mind and Ferrand calls it perfect for the Sidecar. Shake 45ml Ambré with 30ml Ferrand Dry Curaçao, 22.5ml fresh lemon juice and 5ml simple syrup; strain into a chilled coupe. Express an orange twist over the drink, gently rub the rim, then drop it in. For a simpler pour, serve neat in a tulip glass, or over a single large cube to open up the florals. Food pairing is easy: try it with orange-zest desserts, baked apples, almond pastries, or a board of hard cheeses and dried apricots. For gifting or your home bar, this 70cl bottle is a confident pick. World Cognac Awards judges described a bright, clean nose and well-balanced palate with gentle woody undertones. Ambré was awarded Gold at the World Cognac Awards 2025 (VSOP/Napoléon category) and is bottled at 40% ABV. Enjoy responsibly. Directions Shake 45ml Ambré with 30ml Dry Curaçao, 22.5ml fresh lemon juice and 5ml simple syrup over ice; strain into a chilled coupe. Express an orange twist over the drink, rub the rim, then drop it in for bright zing Manufacturer Contact Information Pierre Ferrand