Cognac “Bastion” produces the company Beluga. The bottles into which the drink is poured are made of colorless or smoky glass, a convex image of a sword stands out above the label, it is not easy to forge such a sign. The name is written on the golden label and the expiration date is indicated.
Historical reference. The Russian Wine and Vodka Company (RVVK) has owned the Bastion brand since 2002. The management of the company came up with a win-win move: to carry cognac spirits in tanks from France, and to make the blend in Russia. Thanks to this, French cognac of decent quality entered the shelves in Russia at an affordable price.
Cognac spirits for “Bastion” are made from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the province of Grand Champagne, near the city of Cognac (Poitou-Charentes region). Distillates are subjected to double distillation in copper stills and kept for at least 3 years in Limousin oak barrels, burned in a special way. As a result, alcohols acquire a unique taste and aroma.
In 2007, the right to produce this cognac was sold to MMVZ (Inter-Republican Moscow Winery). In 2016, hard times began for MMVZ, the plant went bankrupt, and the Bastion brand was bought by BELUGA GROUP.
The motto under which the drink is produced sounds encouraging: “Bastion – the origin obliges!”.
Cognac “Bastion” five-year exposure was awarded the gold award received at the national competition “Absolute Quality-2008”.
Types of cognac “Bastion”
Cognac, regardless of the aging period, is perfectly transparent and has a strength of 40%. The drink is bottled in bottles with a volume of 0,25 to 0,7 liters.
There are 5 types of cognac “Bastion” on sale:
- “Bastion” 3 stars (three-year exposure) – the most popular among buyers. It has an amber color, mild flavor and a long aftertaste. Vanilla and fruity notes are felt in the bouquet;
- “Bastion” 4 stars (four-year exposure) – dark amber-colored cognac. The taste has hints of chocolate and vanilla. There are coffee shades in the aroma and aftertaste;
- “Bastion” 5 stars (five-year exposure) – cognac color of old amber with copper reflections. On the palate, the pleasant sweetness of vanilla is combined with the tartness of oak. The aroma has notes of flowers, fruits, chocolate and vanilla.
- “Bastion” KV (six-year-old) is an amber-colored cognac with a mild spicy taste, with a slight sweetness. The aroma is rich, with pronounced notes of vanilla, fruits, hints of almonds and raisins;
- “Bastion” KVVK (eight-year exposure) – dark amber-colored cognac. Aroma – with pronounced fruit notes, shades of dried fruits, orange and bitter chocolate are felt. Taste – harmonious, soft, with a slight sweetness, balanced by a slight acidity.
