Clearly one of the greatest spirits in the world, this is a Cognac that declares its superiority with your first sniff, yet is somehow understated. Even the blingy bottle is less blingy than its peers, while the contents effortlessly outshine them. Made from the finest vineyards in the region, the terroir, the meticulous distilling and the careful elevage all contribute to this jewel in a glass. (CW 22/07/11)
- Producer
- Frapin
- Origin
- Segonzac, Grande Champagne, Brandy - Cognac, Spirits FRANCE
- Bottle Size
- 70cl
- Case Quantity
- 6
- Alcohol
- 40%
- Wine Score
- 93 points, Jason Wilson, vinous.com, September 2019
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Jason Wilson
An older XO from Grande Champagne with more than 30 years of aging in Frapin’s humid cellars, to highlight roundness and suppleness. Deep amber, with a confectionary nose of nougat, cocoa and candied orange. In the mouth, there’s depth and complexity, a warm citrus embrace at first, then lots of gingerbread and creaminess at midpalate, followed by a long, comforting finish. This is a Cognac for a cold evening by the fire (40% abv). 93 points
