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.
Roullet - VSOP Réserve
A rich bouquet with flavours of chocolate and spice typical of fine mature cognac.
Minimum age: 10 years old.
Paul Beau - VSOP
The VSOP Grande Champagne, in « cognaçaise » bottle. Must be discovered !
Gold Medal 2002 at Concours Général de Paris and Silver Medal in 2010 !
Ordonneau - VSOP
A fully mature Cognac produced in the heart of the borderies cru, by the third generation of wine-growers. Aged 25-30 years.
Normandin-Mercier - Fine Petite Champagne VSOP
FINE PETITE CHAMPAGNE VSOP
Youngest quality of Normandin-Mercier cognacs. This Fine Petite Champagne was raised in same oak barrels and in the same cellars than the other qualities. Bottled after 7 years ageing.
Louis Bouron - VSOP
Family Property since 1832, Louis Bouron is one of the only owners whose vineyard is spread over 3 of the best growths (crus) of the official region of the Cognac. Thanks to this specificity, their Cognac and Pineau des Charentes are the result of a smooth combination of the roundness & suppleness of Fins Bois, the violet flavour of Borderies and the floral bouquet of Petite Champagne.
Léopold Gourmel - Promenade en Cognac 3 x 20cl
Age of Fruit - Age of Flowers - Age of Spices. For the first time recognize the three natural aromatic stages, memorize them easily and select them according to the different instances.
Le Roch - VSOP Petite Champagne
This is a 10 years old cognac with an amazing bouquet, making it one of the best in its class.
Jacques Denis - VSOP
A rare discovery of the aromatic complexity and subtlety of an exceptional Grande Champagne.
