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 is a cognac which youngest eau-de-vie is at least two and a half years old.
Jacques Denis - Tonic
Destined for everyday drinking; straight, on ice or with mixers (tonic, ginger ale, etc. ).









