BRANDY 1983

Pure Folle Blanche Brandy Distilled in 1983
in an Alambic Pot Still

First Bottling:
750 ML
375 ML

A story that began in 1983 on a foggy....

A very foggy night. Everyone was hushed as we lit the still for the very first run.

We were honored that Mr. Pruhlo, the founder of the company that made the exotic still, had come from France to be with us. I remember him as a proper Frenchman, a proud and warm gentleman who was truly loving the moment. His company is no longer in business and we have lost Mr. Pruhlo, yet here is Charbay Brandy, alive with the captured evening as part of its soul.

Twenty seven years old, now. We have watched over it and let it naturally evolve into a proud and warm pure Folle Blanche brandy. Double distilled by an excited crew and cut with precision. Aged in French oak.

People who have tasted it through the years continue to ask: when will it be released? I had thought for the turn of the century celebration but that passed by...

November is the release month.
2010 is the anniversary of when Miles landed in North America in 1963.
With this Brandy, he continues the 12 generations of distilling in his family. He was the first in his family to leave the homeland. It was California where he chose to carry on the tradition. It was a humble beginning.

I'll post the rest of story as soon as Miles sits down to write it as he remembers those days & nights.

~ Susan

The Premiere Release -

Pure 1983 Folle Blanche Brandy
Aged in French Limousin & Nevers Oak
750's - $325
375's - $185

A small batch release available only through Charbay Winery & Distillery.