Distiller Notes
Tiffon VS Cognac is a blend of several Eaux-de-Vie specially selected for their freshness from the best growing areas of the Cognac region. The VS offers fruity notes combined with pleasant fresh oak character with an aftertaste of nuts and vanilla.
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Wine Spectator
Look for honey, vanilla, and a hint of apricot on nose. Meanwhile, the palate starts with cedar and spice. A burst of citrus midpalate gives way to a honeyed finish perked up by nutmeg, ginger and white pepper heat.
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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.