Denis Mounié Bottle Catalogue (last updated Dec 21, 2024)
(342 bottles from 35cl and up, but still incomplete
J. Denis, Henry Mounié & Co. was founded in 1838 by Henri Mounié and Justin Denis. Later the name was simplified to just Denis-Mounié. In the 1970s Denis-Mounié was taken over by Bénedictine and a bit later sold to Hine. They are not produced anymore.
Contents:
0. Introduction to emblems
1. Gold Leaf
2. Stars
3. VS
4. VSOP
5. Napoleon
6. FOV
7. XO
8. Edouard VII
9. Extra and Hors d’Age Extra
10. Decanters
11. Vintages
12. Limited editions
13. Magnums
0. Introduction to emblems:
Very early they started using the name and emblem ‘gold leaf’ for their bottles. I have seen an advertisement in the Hobart Town Daily Courier from 1856 were Denis and Mounié’s celebrated gold leaf was mentioned. The first use of this emblem probably dates back from 1850, fourteen years prior to the registration of the first name and logo by Hennessy. The gold leaf was mostly used to indicate their lowest grade of cognac, but the image was also used as an adornment on bottles of higher quality. It has been used right up to the end of Denis and Mounié’s existence in the 1990s.
In 1908 they were appointed supplier to the Royal Court of King Edouard VII. The brand Edward VII was created in honour of this occasion. The Royal appointment was continued by George V. This was used on their bottles. First as ‘Appointment to the H.M. King George V’ and after his dead (1936) as ‘By appointment of the Late King George V’.
And some other recurrent emblems used on the main label:
Different neck emblems; they exist in different colours:
1. Gold Leaf
Gold Leaf has been used by Denis-Mounié from 1850. So their very first bottles could very well have been Gold Leaf’s too. It is used to indicate their lowest quality of cognac, comparable with three stars and VS.
1a. Gold Leaf cognaçaises (all have also three stars):
1b. straight bottles with a small gold leaf:
1c. straight bottles with a big gold leaf:
1d. tapered bottles, VSP, with gold leaf written in red:
(VSP stands for Very Soft Pale, which is also written on the leaf)
1e. aberrant (shaped) bottles:
2. Stars
3. VS
4. VSOP
4.1 Cognaçaise bottles:
4b. Straight bottles with a gold leaf:
4c. Tapered bottles:
4d. Slender, cognaçaise like bottles:
5. Napoleon
6. FOV, finest old vintage
7. XO
(All older XO bottles have also Napoleon stated)
8. Edouard VII
8.1 Cognaçaise bottles (1920-30s):
8.2 Straight bottles (in between normande and bourgogne shape), 1930-50s:
8.3 Straight bottles, VSOP – Edouard VII, with Denis Mounié on a green band below (est. end 1940s-1950s):
8.4 Straight bottles with Denis Mounié on a green band below (est. 1950s-1970s):
8.5 Tapered bottles, emblem centered (est. 1960-70s):
8.6 Tapered bottles, emblem on the upper left (est. 1970s):
8.7 Slender cognaçaise like bottles (1970-80s):
8.8 Flask:
9. Extra and Hors d’Age Extra
10. Decanters
11. Vintages
12. Limited editions
13. Magnums
Hi, I have a bottle of Gold Leaf Cognac similar to one in your photos. I am hoping you can tell me its value? It’s in good condition. Serial number is 250591833. I am unable to send you a photo because the file says it’s too large.
Can you please send me an email that can except larger files?
Thank you,
Cynthia
Hola buen dia, de casualidad tendra el costo de esta botella?
The photo is too small to be able to read the label. It looks like an ‘Extra’. There are not many extra’s around. A normal price would be around €200-300, but these days prices in auctions are going through the roof. So €400-500 could be possible if enough bidders are interested.
Good luck.
Hello,
I have a DM gift set of six bottles that are all sealed in a box. What would be the value of something like this?
Mary
The only gift box I’ve seen auctioned off was along with a bottle of Edward VII. That didn’t bring much (35 pounds). And I saw one single glass go for 25 pound. There’s just not that much interest in it, but you never know. You have to have a little luck with those things. I also wouldn’t be surprised if 100 pounds were offered for it.
Hi,
We havé one BOUTEILLE COGNAC DENIS MOUNIER GOLD LEAF – EA
Hello, I have this bottle, see photo. I couldn’t find any information about her. Can I send you an email? Thank you, Radka
Hi Radka,
The photo is too small to see any details.
I’ll send you an e-mail and maybe you could send the photo in a bigger format?
Sincere,
Ton
Hi, can item ship to Hong Kong? Thanks.
This website is not a shop.
I have this one i dont now if wort
Which one? Please add a photo.
Greetings. An uncle of my has bought quite a few bottles and one of them was the one in the attached photos which i can’t seem to add. There is no date on the bottle and we can’t seem to find a price for them. Can you help me identify this bottle? Kind regards
Adding a picture is limited up to 1MB. But I will send you an e-mail to send the photos.
Ton
Hi,
I wonder if you could help. I have this little bottle ( flask) of Denis Mounié cognac . We found it hidden in an very old wardrobe of a house we are renovating from 1705 and I am so curious to find out the year it was produced. Could it be after around 1860
Many thanks, much appreciated
Stephen
Hi Stephen,
I estimate this bottle from the 1950-60s. During that periode this kind of bottles were made by several brands.
I guess it is 20-3ocl or thereabout? I would say this is worth €40-50 if filled with the original cognac. I am not familiar with the worth of empty bottles.
Regards,
Ton
Hello, I have a Denis Mounie Cognac Edward VII in magnum but I am struggling to date it and estimate its value. Would you be able to help me please? Amongst your images I found the resembling neck emblem, but I don’t find the right combination with the main emblem. I attached a photo of the bottle. Thanks!
The photo is very small. If I send you an e-mail, could you send a better picture? Maybe one of the whole bottle (including the top) and one where you can see the shoulder emblem?
Looks like the same shoulder emblem as the first bottle at 8.2 but I am not sure.
I would guess this bottle to be probably 1940s-50s.
Regards,
Ton
second photo
Hello I have multiple bottles of grande champagne extra denis-mounie y dont know the year of the bottles but it is one of the bottles in the 9.1 extra segment, could you tell me the value of the bottles please.
Thanks
Hi Santiago,
Very difficult to say in todays market, but if in good condition and proper filling level they sell easily for €300. Sometimes people are prepared to go even much higher (even double that). You have to be a bit lucky to find people to bid against each other in an auction.
Good luck,
Ton
Hi
I have a DM miniature that is at least 60 years old unopened. It’ belonged to my great grandmother and has always been kept by a member of the family. It has a black wax seal. I’m unable to attach photos as the files are too large but if you respond I can reply with them.
I’m hoping you may be able to date it for me.
Kind regards
Hi,
I will send you my e-mail address.
Regards,
Ton