VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale), also called Reserve
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 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.
Note that VSOP can be very good cognacs and some of them can be superior to many XOs. Some of the best value Cognacs are indeed VSOPs
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.
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.
Hine - Rare VSOP Fine Champagne
Blend of more than 25 Grande and Petite Champagne cognacs. The "classic" Hine.
Guerbé - Rare Réserve "Tulipe"
A fine Cognac with a long lasting taste - Grande Champagne presented in its exclusive "Tulipe" decanter and luxury giftbox.
