Cognac Frapin XO VIP Grande Champagne 40%

Description

Cognac Frapin XO VIP is a Grande Champagne Cognac, a 1er Cru de Cognac. It is an XO blend which is enhanced with some very old Cognacs from the family cellars.

The Frapin family has been distilling in the Cognac region for 20 generations and their single estate consists of 240 hectares of vineyards in Grande Champagne. Their headquarters is at the stunning Chateau Fontpinot which is set amongst the vineyards in the commune of Segonzac. Grande Champagne is one of 6 sub-regions of Cognac; it is set on chalky soils (similar to those of the Champagne region) and is generally considered to produce the richest, most long-lived cognacs. Frapin practises “L’agriculture raisonnée” which is eco-friendly, responsible farming.  The vineyards are cultivated naturally taking into account elements such as the biology of the vine, parasites, weather conditions, and soil. Natural elements are also restored to the earth by adding pruned branches and distillation residue back to the vineyard.

Cognac Frapin XO VIP made from a blend of Grande Champagne Cognacs. Grande Champagne is one of the 6 Crus of Cognac and is widely recognised as the best Cru and is highly regarded for producing Cognacs of exceptional quality and finesse. The Grande Champagne Cru is so named after the chalky soils found in the region, which are similar to the soil found in the Champagne wine region.

The blend is made with very old Cognacs from the Frapin cellars. The grapes for the eaux-de-vie are harvested, distilled over lees and aged at the Fontpinot estate, whose 240 hectares are located in Grande Champagne. It undergoes a long ageing in their humid cellars which helps to produce a balanced spirit with roundness, fine bouquet and suppleness.

“This is a rich, complex and evolving cognac in which everyone will find their own aromatic references.” Patrice Piveteau, Cellar Master