A Cognac may be sold only when its youngest eau-de-vie reaches a minimum of two and a half years old, as of the first day of October following the harvest of the grapes.
Only the years of storage in oak barrels count to determine its age.
Once transferred into glass, the Cognac stops maturing. It stands still.
A V.S (for Very Special), also called *** (or Three Stars) is a cognac which youngest eau-de-vie is at least two and a half years old.
A V.S.O.P ( for Very Superior Old Pale), also called Reserve, is a cognac which youngest eau-de-vie is between four and a half and six and a half years old.
A Napoleon, or X.O (for Extra Old ), also called Hors d'âge, is a cognac which youngest eau-de-vie is at least six and a half years old.
Most Cognac houses will use Cognacs much older than those required by law, allowing X.Os to reach a minimum of twenty years old, in order to reveal their very best.
Tiffon - XO
This blend is exclusively from the two best crus of Grande et Petite Champagne, with 15 to 25 years old eaux de vie.
Raymond Ragnaud - XO
Under the watchful eye of Madame BRICQ our cellar master harmoniously blends the different Eaux-de-Vie in order to obtain the subtle aroma of a Raymond RAGNAUD Extra Vieux XO Cognac.
Raymond Ragnaud - Vieille Réserve 41° - Cristal Decanter
15 years old eau-de-vie.
Golden shade, fine and delicate nose.
Both the bouquet and the taste are characteristic of Grande Champagne.
Packaging: Luxury Cristal engraved Decanter with two engraved cognac glasses, in its blue box.
Raymond Ragnaud - Vieille Réserve 41°
15 years old eau-de-vie.
Golden shade, fine and delicate smell.
Both the bouquet and the taste are characteristic of a cognac Grande Champagne.
Packaging: 'Cognaçaise' bottle, White and burgundy label, burgundy top ; matching box.
Regular Price: €90.00
Special Price: Excl. Tax: €66.05 Incl. Tax: €79.00
Raymond Ragnaud - Réserve Rare - Orphée Decanter
18 years old eau-de-vie.
The golden shade of a light Cognac. Refined, vigorous nose.
The fresh and harmonious aromas are typical of the Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie.
Raymond Ragnaud - Réserve - Stéfany Decanter
From the very heart of our precious Grande Champagne- 1st ' cru ' of the cognac area- Raymond Ragnaud's grand daughter Séphanie has created her first eau de vie.
Raymond Ragnaud - Folle Blanche -2002-Grande Champagne-
This fine and elegant "eau-de-vie" is produced from a rare and old grape variety "the Folle Blanche".
The "Folle Blanche" is the original cognac grape variety, abandoned after the attack of phylloxera in the late nineteenth century.
The "Folle Blanche" gives incredibly elegant, delicate and perfumed cognacs.
Paul Beau - Vieille Réserve
The Paul Beau family is a Cognac Producer settled in Segonzac, in the heart of the Grande Champagne, first cru of Cognac.
The Vieille Réserve is a typical Grande Champagne cognac with all qualities and aromas of the first cru.
Paul Beau - Hors d'Age
Vieille Grande Champagne. Gold medal at the 2008 Concours Agricole de Paris, Silver medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2001. Aged 20-25 years.
Gold medal at the 2010 Concours Général Agricole of Paris !
Ordonneau - Très Vieille Réserve
A fully mature Cognac produced in the heart of the borderies cru, by the third generation of wine-growers. Aged 25-30 years.
