Expert: Paul Wagner - 3/2/2009

Question
Hi, just wondering, we have a bottle of martell j&f napoleon extra cognac with a matching plaque in french, and a serial number in the T series. Would you have any idea of the year, or the market price?

Answer
HI May

I can't tell you the year--these companies go to great lengths to obfuscate that information--but distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, because the alcohol levels are so high.  that means your bottle should be delicious to drink, but it won't have appreciated much in value.  I would estimate this one at about $150-225 for the bottle.

Hope that helps.

Paul Wagner