Frenchman Louis-Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle had an affinity for aged Cognac, a refined brandy from France’s Cognac region. This traditional spirit is made from grapes and aged in oak casks to impart nuanced and complex notes to the liquid — but in 1880, Marnier-Lapostolle took it one step further by blending his Cognac with exotic orange liqueur, thus introducing the world to Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge.
At the time, this unique combination of exceptional Cognac and rare Caribbean oranges was audacious and had never been done before. It’s no surprise that Grand Marnier became a hit and now, nearly 150 years later, is still sought after around the world.
Marnier-Lapostolle often enjoyed Grand Marnier neat, but he had a penchant for adding an extra drop of Cognac to his glass for increased depth and richness. As a tribute to his riff, Grand Marnier Cuvée Louis-Alexandre, or “LAX” as we like to call it, was created nearly a century later in 1977. Crafted with VSOP Cognac from the finest vineyards in the Cognac region and aged to perfection in tronçais oak casks, it offers depth and decadent flavors reminiscent of Paris in autumn.
Like the changing leaves, this amber liquid boasts tints of copper and gold. Flavors of candied orange and macerated citrus fruit lend themselves to a distinguished, intense taste with a long finish. Pine and Earl Grey tea notes add an earthy foundation to every sip.
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