A Cognac may only be soldy 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.
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.
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.
XO (for Extra Old ) , Napoléon, 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.
A. de Fussigny - Création - XO Fine Champagne 70cl
Perfect balance between dried fruits, spices (pepper), hazelnut and some floral notes. Rich and elegant palate with hints of plum and liquorice
Gautier - Pinar del Rio XO
An exceptional Cognac, blended with eau de vie aged up to 25 years. For the connoisseur who will appreciate the marriage of aged Cognacs with quality cigars. A real achievement !
Gautier - Tradition Rare
Extra old Cognac
Tradition Rare is the perfect gift for the discerning consumer. With Tradition Rare, we wanted to share with you our oldest reserves set aside in Gautier Cellars Paradise. The result is a unique blend of extremely rare Cognac smooth and richly flavoured.
Gautier - Gold & Blue
GOLD, the sun and light like Cognac XO …
This XO is a blend of old «eaux-de-vie».The benefit is a finer, rounder and fuller Cognac. Rich yet smooth with a long finish.
Guerbé - XO Grande Champagne "Tulipe"
A fine Cognac with a long lasting taste - Grande Champagne presented in its exclusive "Tulipe" decanter and luxury giftbox.
Guerbé - Napoléon
A gold colour lightly more limpid than the VSOP.
Fine smell of dry fruit with oak notes and complex aromas such as apple tart.
Guerbé - XO Grande Champagne
This X. O. Cognac Grande Champagne- Cognac's prime Cru - most refined is a perfect gift for the finest gourmets.
Guerbé - Grande Réserve
This cognac is a real flight bringing you in the master cellar atmosphere with the entire eaux de vie flavours. All the savours come back in mouth and let express this maderization taste which is perfect for the feminine public as it is not aggressive at all.
Hine - Cigar Reserve
Bernard HINE & Nicholas Freeman, the late chairman of UK Havana cigar importers, Hunters & Frankau, combined their lifetime experience to produce this unique cognac, especially created for the cigar connoisseur.
Hine - Antique XO Fine Champagne
A blend of more than 40 cognacs drawn from both the Grande and Petite Champagne districts and aged for more than one generation.
ANTIQUE XO is the house’s flagship, first blended by Thomas George HINE in 1920.
