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- Category Cognac
- Country France
- Region Cognac
- Distillery Claude Chatelier
- Style Cognac
- Alcohol 40%*
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Maison Ferrand began as the farm and vineyards of Pierre Ferrand whose family had harvested grapes for ten generations. In 1989 to earn some extra money, Alexander Gabriel set about to contract his business-school education to help the struggling farm pull itself out. Pierre offered him a stake in the business and soon he bought out the entire operation. Since then he has not only thrived, but earned the respect of all the established Cognac houses in the region and expanded to include lines of Spirits from around the world, including Plantation Rum, Claude Chatelier Cognac, Citadelle Gin, and more.
Claude Chatelier VSOP Cognac is a "fine Champaign" Cognac. This means that all of the Spirit is derived from the two primary grape regions of Cognac — Grand and Petite Champaign. Aged for a minimum of four years, it has been said that this particular dram is one of the best examples of terroir expression in an approachable Cognac. We just think it is delicious with a lovely, soft mouth-feel. Even Wine Enthusiast has given it their Highest Recommendation and called it a "best buy."
- Category Cognac
- Country France
- Region Cognac
- Distillery Claude Chatelier
- Style Cognac
- Alcohol 40%*
Appearance / Color
Golden Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The fragrance is seductive with florals, warming spices, warm tobacco leaves, and a hint of fig.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate is soft and smooth with notes of creme brûlée and sultanas added to the floral base notes.
Finish
The finish is warm and soothing.
Golden Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The fragrance is seductive with florals, warming spices, warm tobacco leaves, and a hint of fig.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate is soft and smooth with notes of creme brûlée and sultanas added to the floral base notes.
Finish
The finish is warm and soothing.
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Claude Chatelier
VSOP Cognac
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Believe it or not, the French aren’t all that fond of Cognac. In fact, they export nearly 90% of their production.
There are six different wine-growing areas (crus) authorized to produce Cognac - in descending order of prestige: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, and Bois Ordinaires.
Cognac, named after the town of Cognac in France, is a variety of brandy (distilled wine). It is only produced in the wine-growing region surrounding this town. Cognac must be made from specified grapes, be twice distilled in copper pot stills, and be aged at least two years in French oak barrels. Most Cognacs are aged considerably longer than the minimum legal requirement.
Rancio is a highly desirable nutty flavor usually found in extra-aged fortified wines (Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala …) and fruit-based Spirits, namely Cognacs, Calvados, and Armagnac. It appears in Cognac after roughly 10 years of maturing in oak casks, becoming more intense over the years.
Laws concerning Cognac-making are strict as hell. Only three types of grapes may be used, and they can only be harvested in October; Cognac must be aged for at least two years in barrels made from French oak - and get this, from one of two specific forests! Then, the stills must be of a particular French shape (no, not the baguette shape); and we guess La Marseillaise has to be sung during the entire process.
The French believe it or not, aren’t actually all that fond of Cognac. They export almost 90% of their production.
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Dog Dogson's
Smartass corner
Believe it or not, the French aren’t all that fond of Cognac. In fact, they export nearly 90% of their production.
There are six different wine-growing areas (crus) authorized to produce Cognac - in descending order of prestige: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, and Bois Ordinaires.
Cognac, named after the town of Cognac in France, is a variety of brandy (distilled wine). It is only produced in the wine-growing region surrounding this town. Cognac must be made from specified grapes, be twice distilled in copper pot stills, and be aged at least two years in French oak barrels. Most Cognacs are aged considerably longer than the minimum legal requirement.
Rancio is a highly desirable nutty flavor usually found in extra-aged fortified wines (Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala …) and fruit-based Spirits, namely Cognacs, Calvados, and Armagnac. It appears in Cognac after roughly 10 years of maturing in oak casks, becoming more intense over the years.
Laws concerning Cognac-making are strict as hell. Only three types of grapes may be used, and they can only be harvested in October; Cognac must be aged for at least two years in barrels made from French oak - and get this, from one of two specific forests! Then, the stills must be of a particular French shape (no, not the baguette shape); and we guess La Marseillaise has to be sung during the entire process.
The French believe it or not, aren’t actually all that fond of Cognac. They export almost 90% of their production.
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