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.
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Roullet - Amber Gold VS
A rare unblended cognac from grapes grown and converted into wine within a single domain, distilled and matured there and Estate bottled.
Roullet - VSOP Réserve
A rich bouquet with flavours of chocolate and spice typical of fine mature cognac.
Minimum age: 10 years old.
Roullet - Très Rare n°45 Petite Champagne
A dry and tasteful well matured cognac, distilled just after World War II, introducing a delicate fruitiness and charm of the past.
Roullet - Très Rare n°29 Borderies
A full-bodied cognac of the Borderies region with the rich perfume typical of the brandies from this small area of Cognac. Distilled between the world wars.
Roullet - Très Rare n°26 Grande Champagne
Cognac of this quality is almost never seen for sale. Its alcoholic strength has been slowly diminishing for more than sixty years.
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