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- Category Cognac
- Country France
- Region Cognac
- Distillery Guillon-Painturaud
- Age 4 Year Old
- Style Cognac
- Alcohol 40%*
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Guillon-Painturaud
VSOP Cognac
(0.75l,
40%*)
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
Price
$70.99
There is a lot to love about Guillon Painturaud. The family has owned and operated the vineyard and distillery there since 1610 — just imagine… four hundred years of family tradition and history. And a family operation like this has to remain small. The entire estate production sits on just 45 acres of land and EVERYTHING is done on site from growing the grapes to fermentation, distilling, aging, and bottling. All of the vines are Ugni Blanc planted into rich, limestone soils perfect for aging fine Cognac. Until the 1970s, all production was sold to larger houses for blending. Now, 100% of this golden juice is estate-bottled in a tidy range of delectable Spirits.
There is an old adage… “Buy the least expensive house in the most expensive neighborhood.” The VSOP is the core entry into the Guillon Painturaud line of fine Cognacs. That makes it the most affordable Cognac in a line of some extremely fine Spirits — and an exceptional value. Seriously… it’s a consistently impressive winner that not only pairs well with roasted meats and creamy desserts, but lingers pleasantly on the palate neat like Cognacs costing twice the price.
Smartass corner:
The naming of Cognac indicates its age range. These legal standards were updated and more clearly defined in 2016 and 2018. For Cognacs, VS means the youngest Spirit in the bottle has aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP means four years, Napoleon is a new “official” designation and means six years, XO mean ten years, and Hors d’âge means ten years and beyond.
- Category Cognac
- Country France
- Region Cognac
- Distillery Guillon-Painturaud
- Age 4 Year Old
- Style Cognac
- Alcohol 40%*
Appearance / Color
Golden Honey
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The nose opens with notes of pear and elderflower before revealing bright vanilla.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
From the first sip it is light and tender and balanced on the palate with notes of Grappa, vanilla toffee, orange blossom, and fruit tarts.
Finish
The finish is medium length, aromatic. lightly sweet, and exceptionally smooth.
Golden Honey
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The nose opens with notes of pear and elderflower before revealing bright vanilla.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
From the first sip it is light and tender and balanced on the palate with notes of Grappa, vanilla toffee, orange blossom, and fruit tarts.
Finish
The finish is medium length, aromatic. lightly sweet, and exceptionally smooth.
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Guillon-Painturaud
VSOP Cognac
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Smartass corner
The French believe it or not, aren’t actually all that fond of Cognac. They export almost 90% of their production.
There are three primary grades of Cognac recognized by law: V.S., V.S.O.P., and X.O, but we also know Napoléon, XXO, and Hors d'âge.
The wine used for Cognac is very dry, acidic, and thin but excellent for distillation and aging.
Believe it or not, the French aren’t all that fond of Cognac. In fact, they export nearly 90% of their production.
Nine liters of white Wine must be distilled for a single liter of Cognac!
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.
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Smartass corner
The French believe it or not, aren’t actually all that fond of Cognac. They export almost 90% of their production.
There are three primary grades of Cognac recognized by law: V.S., V.S.O.P., and X.O, but we also know Napoléon, XXO, and Hors d'âge.
The wine used for Cognac is very dry, acidic, and thin but excellent for distillation and aging.
Believe it or not, the French aren’t all that fond of Cognac. In fact, they export nearly 90% of their production.
Nine liters of white Wine must be distilled for a single liter of Cognac!
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.
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