Camus was founded in 1863 by Jean-Baptiste Camus, a wine-grower and distiller who sold his spirit to various cognac houses. To found his own house (La Grande Marque) he began by bringing several winegrowers together in order to ensure better control over the production and quality of the cognac. He quickly went beyond this approach, buying shares from his partners and renaming the house “Camus La Grande Marque”. In 1894, he was joined by his oldest son Edmond, who became the cellar master, then by another son, Gaston, who developed the export market. Camus cognac was exported from a very early stage, notably to the UK. Gaston expanded this activity as far as Russia and the brand became the official supplier for the Court of Tsar Nicholas II. This work was continued by Michel Camus, who joined the business in 1932 and maintained the connection with Russia, which had since become the USSR, via an import-export contract signed in 1959. He also set up sales in airports and created porcelain and crystal decanters. His son Jean-Michel successfully developed the company in Asia, notably in Japan. Today, Camus remains a family-run house whose success continues to grow.

The "Part des Anges" ["Angels' Share"] is the poetic term used to describe the evaporation that occurs when Cognac is left to age in barrels. The term now refers to a yearly gathering, bringing the men and women of Cognac together for a charity event.
This year, the "Fée du Paradis" is representing the 4th edition of an event that was founded by the Interprofession du Cognac in 2006.
This auction sale offers collectors the opportunity to bid on truly exceptional, even unique, bottles of Cognac offered up by generous donors. Profit from sales will be donated to the Fondation de France.

A very small stock of this Grande Champagne vintage Cognac remains, the last traces of a harvest that was truly exceptional in all senses of the word. The unique climatic conditions of 1970 resulted in one of the century's most spectacular harvests. This exceptional Cognac is not cooled in order to retain all of its organoleptic qualities, and is reduced to just 46°, thus returning to one of the Charentes vineyard's most significant periods. It boasts a rich amber shade, as well as a supple, generous nose that is very aromatic with hints of blackcurrant and lime blossom. Its finish is very pleasant, with a persistent earthy note. The Camus Vintage 1970 is particularly powerful on the palate, with tannins underpinned by and in perfect harmony with the aromas of the grapes and distillation.
• ABV: 46%
• Volume: 70 cl.