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The distinctive Camus Single Estate Borderies VSOP Cognac has been crafted entirely from eaux-de-vie produced on the Camus estate. Bursting with floral notes, it’s a wonderful expression of the old - and somewhat underrated - Borderies cru, aged for a minimum of four years in fine-grained French oak. We’re not surprised that this is the most-awarded Cognac from Camus, boasting a consistent collection of gold medals.
The House of Camus owns the largest expanse of vineyards belonging to one single producer in the Borderies region - the oldest and smallest cru in the appellation, representing less than 5% of the cognac AOC. Here, brandy production first started 500 years ago. Thanks to the unique combination of clay and limestone soil across the Borderies, eaux-de-vie from this area tend to develop distinctive floral notes and a solid structure, clearly evident in this expression.
Since Jean-Baptise Camus founded his company in 1863, four generations have followed in his footsteps to turn this small winegrower into a world-renowned Cognac house of distinction. Their family-owned vineyards are part of a magnificent estate of 280 hectares (691 acres), located in the very heart of Cognac. Under Cyril Camus, fifth-generation director of Camus Cognac, the family remains passionate about responsible cultivation, allowing their fields to accumulate organic matter while preserving wildlife in the surrounding environment.
Camus Single Estate Borderies VSOP Cognac comes in a tall and slim carafe-shaped bottle with a flared neck and large golden stopper, matching the gilded writing on the presentation box.
This single estate Cognac is best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass, accompanied by a hot coffee or perhaps even a cigar.
Since 1863, five generations of the Camus family have cultivated a single-minded passion for crafting great Cognac with their own style. Laid across 180 hectares in the smallest and rarest AOC cru - the Borderies - the Camus family has always been deeply involved in winemaking and distilling. It is this unbreakable bond between the land, the traditions and the people who live on it that helps them craft superb Cognacs. Today, it is Cyril Camus who is the bearer of all family tradition and oversees the undisputed quality of Camus Cognac. Export development and product development remain at the top, with a passion for innovation. Cyril Camus has entirely modernized the Cognac house’s interiors, relying on a fresh new take on Cognac for the new century. Instead of leather, wood and velvet in shades of brown, he opts for light colors and a combination of tradition and modern design. d Korea, firmly establishing Camus as one of the five leading Cognac houses at the time.
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