I would suggest that where you live will dictate what you can buy.

Hands down, the finest cognacs that I have bought are made by Ragnaud
Sabourin. The cognac produced by Croizet are also superb. But again, it
depends on where you live and if these products are available in your area.

In my opinion, the quality that you find from the smaller makers is better
and a better
value than from buying from one of the Big Four cognac producers.

Mike Hagley
"KOS" > wrote in message
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> Hi, I would like to purchase an EXCELLENT bottle of cognac for
> someone. I want to spend 200 USD.. Can someone make a suggestion? I
> realize one can spend less. but I want to spend 200