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.
Raymond Ragnaud - Extra Vieux XO - Square Decanter
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.
Packaging: ‘Square” Decanter with wooden box.
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.
Raymond Ragnaud - Hors d'Age
Hors d'âge (Beyond age)- 43° - 35 years old Eau-de-vie.
With its rich aromas, this eau-de-vie should be slowly sipped for a long persistence in the mouth.
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.
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 - 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.
Raymond Ragnaud - Vintage -1988-
Vintage Cognac is unique since very limited quantities are available. Only a few distillers are wise enough to put aside the good years part of their production to be certified as a specific vintage.
Raymond Ragnaud - Vintage -1989-
Vintage Cognac is unique since very limited quantities are available. Only a few distillers are wise enough to put aside the good years part of their production to be certified as a specific vintage.
Raymond Ragnaud - Vintage -1990-
Vintage Cognac is unique since very limited quantities are available. Only a few distillers are wise enough to put aside the good years part of their production to be certified as a specific vintage.
