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Grand Marnier is the world’s most famous orange liqueur, produced at the Château de Bourg-Charente in Cognac, France. It was created in 1880 when Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle produced his recipe at the distillery founded by his grandfather-in-law, Jean-Baptise Lapostolle, at Neauphe-le-Château. It was, for the time, an exotic blend of Caribbean oranges, Citrus bigaradia, and aged Cognac. In those days, oranges were considered luxury items consumed only for special occasions, and to distill them with Cognac was a rare treat indeed. At the insistence of his friend, hotelier César Ritz, he named the concoction “Grand Marnier.” 

By 1900, it had made the rounds, winning numerous medals at world exhibitions and gathering huge acclaim. It was embraced as an elegant after dinner drink after gaining popularity at the Ritz hotel. In the early 1900s, the celebrated chef Georges Aguste Escoffier created two of his most famous recipes using Grand Marnier - the Cr& Read more »

Grand Marnier White Blend Cognac Cuvée du Centenaire (NV)

Winery: Grand Marnier
Region: France » Cognac
Type: Spirits
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Olivier

really good balance between cognac and oranges smooth and delicate, fruty nice long finish I love it with blue cheese!

Navan Liqueur (NV)

Winery: Grand Marnier
Region: France » Cognac
Type: Spirits
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Olivier

nose is really vanilla, I mean real vanilla... then you taste intense vanilla, with cognac in the background I like it straight on ice, or with pineapple juice

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  • March 2013

    Wife is making beef Tacos (taqueria style: ground beef, onions, soft corn tortellias).  Trying to decide between these three bottles in my wine rack: 1)  Petite Sirah  - Maggio, Lodi, 20112)  Zinfandel - Renwood, Fiddletown, 20083)  Grenache - Chateau Chateau Skulls 2010Your thoughts? Read More

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  • Grangala Orange Liqueur Italy

    August 2012

    Grangala Orange Liqueur Italy

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    Like many folks, I have long loved and enjoyed Grand Marnier but it has continued to become more and more expensive. even for a small bottle. I discovered Gran Gala in NYC at Warehouse Wines and Spirits. Since it was so much less expensive than Grand Marnier and with similar cognac/brandy base, I decided to give it a try. I was surprised to d... Read More

    Wine review by mickbiz


  • Chateau de Sancerre Sancerre 2010

    October 2011

    Chateau de Sancerre Sancerre 2010

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    This is a lively Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley made by the Société ... ... which also produces of Grand Marnier liqueurs.Look: Pale straw color with bright clarity.Smell: A nose of kiwi, grapefruit rind, daffodil and flint meld in an understated and pleasant aroma.Taste: This Sancerre has fresh red grapefruit and tart peach flavors wi... Read More

    Wine review by MattMcGinnis


  • April 2011

    I broke her heart and her stomach was left without my suggestions. I need to show her through every warm and comforting truffle she adores, there is a foolish but relentless cook that loves her.  -I am a cook; a young man; a repented guy.  Read More

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  • March 2011

    got this from a friend of a wine friend...let me know what you think?  i ... i ... (6 bottles)1827-1977 Grand Marnier Liqueur Cuvee Speciale Cent Cinquantenaire with boxBest Regards, XXX XXXXXXXX(XXX)XXX-XX Read More

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  • Navan Cognac Vanilla'

    March 2011

    Navan Cognac Vanilla'

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    Too strong an alcohol taste to fully enjoy the vanilla, but good overall as a cognac Read More

    Wine review by dblonde2000


  • Hidalgo la Gitana Manzanilla Spain Sherry

    February 2011

    Hidalgo la Gitana Manzanilla Spain Sherry

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    From Feb 19-20, 2011 WSJ article on sherry: "Made in the town of Sanlúcar de ... de ... oz rye whiskey1 tsp. Grand Marnier2 dash Angostura bittersStir all ingredients with ice and strai Read More

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  • January 2011

    A stewardess freind used to fly the London route out of Atlanta.  She ... ... ... She brought a bottle of GRAND MARNIER LEMON home one trip.  Fantastic.  Anyone heard of such a thing?  Is it available? Ho Read More

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  • November 2010

    Trying to decide what bottle of wine to bring for Thanksgiving this year, could use a few suggestions. Pretty much the normal Thanksgiving dishes i.e. Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, the usual. I'm thinking a Zinfandel would be the way to go, open to all comments.Thanks! Read More

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  • October 2010

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