Distiller Notes
Ferrand 10 Générations Cognac is made from a single variety of grape, the Ugni-Blanc. It is a fresh and opulent Cognac, with delicate notes of white flowers, pepper, baked pear, and honey. Distilled on fine lees to intensify the aroma, this distinctive cognac is first aged in French oak casks then matured in Sauternes casks. Bottled at 92 proof, it enhances its origins as a premier cru de Cognac, known for its magnificent aromas. This cognac is a tribute to 10 generations of sons, all named Elie Ferrand, celebrating those venerable men.
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A tribute to 10 generations of the Ferrand family behind the Cognac house, this VSOP is aged in French oak, with 20% in Sauternes casks. It shows a faint butterscotch scent and a languorous honeyed effect across the palate. Each sip opens citrusy and bright, with a drying midpalate that leads to finish a with a surprising meaty, umami-like note, all wrapped in subtle honeycomb.
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.