Distiller Notes
2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Winner
Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirits of 2019
Naturally aged for at least four and a half years, the bold and full-bodied blend of D'Usse VSOP Cognac is made from a selection of the finest eaux-de-vie, including some that were carefully matured in the cellars of the Chateau de Cognac. The result is a uniquely powerful Cognac that begins with bold intensity and finishes pleasantly smooth and balanced. Enjoy neat, on the rocks and in exquisite cocktail offerings.
On the nose, it reveals a powerful bouquet, rich in woody notes layered with touches of cinnamon and floral notes. Distinctive and unexpectedly smooth, each taste unveils hints of spices and almonds with dried fruits and undertones of honey as the grand finale.
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Wine Enthusiast
This Cognac offers a deep copper-penny hue and rich aromas of caramel and dried fig. The silky palate echoes the dried fig note, alongside a Port-like hint of red fruit, finishing notably long on a notes of cocoa, cinnamon and cayenne.
Widely regarded as the finest and most complex grape-based spirit in the world, Cognac follows rigorously strict production guidelines. It is made exclusively of wine—most commonly from Ugni Blanc—from the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions surrounding the town of Cognac in southwestern France. After a second distillation in antique copper pot stills (called charentais), the spirit is transferred to French oak barrels and aged a minimum of two years (VS). Cognac is classified by both age and region (Cru). The Grande Champagne Cru and Petite Champagne Cru, both having shallow limestone soils, are the most respected.