- Cognac age
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XO
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- Growth area
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Grande Champagne
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- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
- Brand
- Frapin Cognac
Growth area & soil: Grande Champagne
Grande Champagne
Description
Cognac Frapin Cigar Blend XO
The Cognac Frapin Cigar Blend XO is a distinguished expression from the esteemed Frapin family, crafted exclusively from their Grande Champagne vineyards. This XO quality Cognac is a single estate reserve, made from eaux-de-vie grown on the Frapin Estate.
Distilled over lees and aged longer-than-normal aging (XO being aged for a minimum of 10 years) in humid cellars, this Cognac offers roundness and a rich, heavy mouthfeel. The aging process in Limousin oak barrels imparts subtle vanilla notes, enhancing its complexity.
On the nose, it reveals mellow notes of vanilla and dried fruits, such as walnuts and hazelnuts, thanks to extended aging in new oak barrels. The palate is balanced and rich, with a discreet vanilla note from the wood tannins. The harmonious bouquet reveals lasting flavors of spices, dried fruits, and rancio, offering an exceptionally long finish where all the flavors combine in subtle, complex harmony.
Presentation of the bottle
The Frapin Cigar Blend XO is presented in an elegant bottle that reflects its premium quality. The design is both classic and sophisticated, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection. The packaging has been redesigned to be eco-friendly, reducing its carbon footprint by 25% compared to the previous box. The previous packaging can be found here under the product name Frapin Cigar Blend Vieille Grande Champagne Cognac. Only the packaging changed, the cognac remains the same.
How to drink
This Cognac is superb when paired with cigars, especially those with characteristic aromas of honey, spices, and dried fruit. Served at room temperature, it expresses the famous "rancio," characterized by flavors of walnuts, hazelnuts, and dried fruits combined with dried flowers. To be enjoyed with the best cigars.