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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Calling All Cognac Experts, Answer This Question]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</guid><description><![CDATA[Well we can assume it is an XO, why else would you put it in a Baccarat vessel?  there are a few on eBay for around $700US, and while they too are bottled in a Baccarat decanter, they are not of the same design, and are labeled "Grand Marque" - not sure if this is higher grade or lower grade than your "Michel Royale" but I would assume the "Grand Marque" to be lower, if only for etymology.<br><br>Empty bottles can be had for around $300US online.<br><br>A duty-free site in the Ukraine is offering one (full, baccarat, boxed) for 1500EU.<br><br>That's the best I can come up with for now...<br><br>-Kasey]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[kasey carpenter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 8th 2009 12:30AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Calling All Cognac Experts, Answer This Question]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</guid><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.camus.fr/main.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.camus.fr/main.asp</a><br><br>maybe the people at Camus could help you ?<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 7th 2009 9:33PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Calling All Cognac Experts, Answer This Question]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</guid><description><![CDATA[The story of Camus cognac, and its connection to Duty Free Shops can be found here: <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=F5phbkNDnJ4C&pg=PA60&lpg=PA60&dq=michel+camus+cognac&source=bl&ots=S5T71oJZjh&sig=6Ki2SywIlMQGEJr6N2LPLXR3lnE&hl=en&ei=0bqlSoC6M5PatgOSpICNDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1#v=onepage&q=michel%20camus%20cognac&f=false" rel="nofollow">http://books.google.com/books?id=F5phbkNDnJ4C&pg=PA60&lpg=PA60&dq=michel+camus+cognac&source=bl&ots=S5T71oJZjh&sig=6Ki2SywIlMQGEJr6N2LPLXR3lnE&hl=en&ei=0bqlSoC6M5PatgOSpICNDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1#v=onepage&q=michel%20camus%20cognac&f=false</a><br>(including the story how the product ended up in Baccarat) Sorry for the long link, I didn't think you would appreciate it if I shortened it.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 8th 2009 12:38AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Calling All Cognac Experts, Answer This Question]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</guid><description><![CDATA[This Baccarat bottle can be found on a taiwanese website for 88,000 TWD (around 2,700$) though I have no idea if this can be considered as its real price on the market: <a href="http://www.p9.com.tw/Wine/ProductList.aspx?BrandId=278&WineTypeId=3" rel="nofollow">http://www.p9.com.tw/Wine/ProductList.aspx?BrandId=278&WineTypeId=3</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cyril]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 8th 2009 4:54AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Calling All Cognac Experts, Answer This Question]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</guid><description><![CDATA[$1600<br><br><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-CAMUS-COGNAC-BACCARAT-Michael-Royale-of-FRANCE_W0QQitemZ350075360284QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item51821e141c&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-CAMUS-COGNAC-BACCARAT-Michael-Royale-of-FRANCE_W0QQitemZ350075360284QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item51821e141c&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[pjgibbens]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 8th 2009 5:06AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Calling All Cognac Experts, Answer This Question]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</guid><description><![CDATA[This is one of the top-of-the-line products from CAMUS.  It is a blend of eaux-de-vie initially created by the third generation of the House of Camus, Michel, for his own consumption.<br><br>After his passing in 1985, his son Jean-Paul decided to commemorate Michel's achievements by releasing a few baccarat decanters each year, containing the same blend as the one his father so liked to drink and share with his friends.<br><br>Michel Camus Royale, as this product is called, is still available in a very limited number of outlets around the world, more specifically in Duty-Free shops at key international airports.<br><br>Its current retail value is around USD 2,000 (duty-free).<br><br>It does carry, with each bottle, an invitation to visit us in Cognac, including dinner and cognac (!) at our Chateau.<br><br>I hope this is the kind of information you were looking for.<br><br>Best Regards,<br>Cyril Camus<br>President<br>CAMUS "La Grande Marque" S.A.<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[cycambackup]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 8th 2009 8:28AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Calling All Cognac Experts, Answer This Question]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/07/calling-all-cognac-experts-solve-this-question/</guid><description><![CDATA[Sell it on Acker Merrall & Condit.  They specialize in the sale of fine wines and liquors<br><br><a href="http://www.ackerwines.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ackerwines.com/</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 8th 2009 2:34PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>