Set 1
Set 1
Château Montifaud - VS
France
Château de Montifaud's long history goes back to 1837, when Augustin Vallet began the Château. Meanwhile, already the sixth Vallet generation produces their cognac with only their own grapes, grown on the approximately 75 hectare private vineyard in Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne. This cognac first aged 10 to 12 months in new oak barrels, after which it has been transferred to used or Roux' barrels.
40% Vol.
Frapin - 1270
France
Frapin is a Single Family Estate of a single contiguous vineyard, located in the heart of the Grande Champagne, the Premier Grand Cru of Cognac. The Grande Champagne region delivers the best quality and most intense and complex Cognac. At Frapin, the pressing of the grapes takes place within 2 hours after harvest. 1270 refers to the year in which the Frapin family settled in Cognac. Frapin 1270 replaces the trusted VS and aged no less than 6 years!
40% Vol.
Meukow - VS
Grande Champagne
Meukow - VS Cognac characterizes itself as well-balanced blend of different eaux-de-vie from the Cognac region. Aged in Limousin oak, this is a high-quality spirit from the historic Meukow house. Founded in the 19th century by two brothers, who first came into contact with Cognac after Tsar Alexander II of Russia sent them to France with orders to secure a supply of Cognac for the Court.
40% Vol.
Rochenac - VS
Cognac
The producers of Rochenac decided that marketing wasn’t as important as investing time and money in making a quality cognac. So, while you might not have heard of Rachenac VS before, this 3-year old Cognac does offer great value for money. This French Cognac is traditionally produced and has aged in oak casks.
40% Vol.
Rémy Martin - VS
Grande Champagne
Rémy Martin – VS was first created in 2007 by Pierrette Trichet, the first woman to be appointed Cellar Master to a major Cognac house. She chose only the highest quality grapes from the Petite Champagne, an important cru in the Cognac region. Rémy Martin – VS has aged for at least 2 years in oak casks made from the nearby Limousin forest. It can be enjoyed neat, on ice or even in long drinks with ginger ale.
40% Vol.
Joseph Guy - VS
France
The basis for Joseph Guy is laid to harvest the grape Ugniblanc in Cognac, a French province that is divided into 6 areas (crus). Through a unique combination of soil, climate and light, each and every cru vineyard produces a different wine. This Joseph Guy VS matured for at least 2.5 years in used Limousin barrels. Gold medal winner at the World Spirits Awards 2016.
40% Vol.
Château Montifaud - VSOP
Petite Champagne
Augustin Vallet started his Cognac business in 1866 in Jarnac Champagne, the heart of Petit Champagne. Now, 150 years later, the sixth generation of Laurent Vallet still makes high quality Cognac. From growing the grape to filling the bottles, everything happens on the Chateau. Montifaud is a leading Petit Champagne Cognac, which matures much longer than legally specified. It is over 9 years old and matured on old barrels of French oak.
40% Vol.
Frapin - VSOP
Grande Champagne
The Frapin family was already active as winegrowers in the present Cognac area as early as the 11th century. In the 17th century the family was even awarded an official family crest by King Louis XIV in the 14th century, which still appears on every bottle of Frapin. Frapin only grows grapes in the 1st Cru, the Grande Champagne. Everything takes place on their own Domaine, from the cultivation of grapes to even maturing in their own cellars. This VSOP is at least 8 years old, made from Ugni Blanc grapes.
40% Vol.
Meukow - VSOP
Grande Champagne
Meukow - VSOP Cognac has already won several awards at prestigious international competitions. This cognac is round and fruity and matured in Limousin oak. The Meukow cognac house was founded in the 19th century by two brothers, who were sent to France by Tsar Alexander II of Russia to secure a supply of cognac for the Court.
40% Vol.
Rochenac - VSOP
Cognac
The producer of Rochenac decided not to invest in marketing of its products and therefore does not spend money on advertising. With the result that this VSOP cognac is relatively unknown, but one with a more than good value for money. Produced using traditional methods and aged in oak barrels.
40% Vol.
Rémy Martin - VSOP
Assemblage - Fine Champagne
In 1724 Remy Martin started trading Eau de Vie and Cognac in the French Cognac area and is now a large and leading Cognac house which itself owns 4 Domaines in the Grande Champagne and has more than 100 Cognac farmers under contract in the Grande and Petit Champagne, who grow grapes for this brand and distil Eau de Vie. This VSOP is at least 4 years old and is a Fine Cognac assembly (blend) of Petit and Grande Champagne Cognac.
40% Vol.
Joseph Guy - VSOP
Assemblage
Joseph Guy VSOP is aged for at least four years, resulting in a perfectly rounded flavor. The longer maturation in the barrel makes the taste more rounded by the action of oxygen and more complex because the oak fabrics add vanillin and tannin. The color is deep golden amber-like. The bouquet is formed by full timber and tones of flower. The taste is characterized by traces of oak and rancio. The finish is complex, balanced and surprisingly long.
40% Vol.