Rating 91
Style
Brandy
Classification VSOP
Produced In France
ABV 40%
Availability Year Round
Price $55.00 
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Reviewed 2024-11-18

ABK6 Cognac Grande Champagne V.S.O.P. Review

As the name denotes, 100 percent of the grapes for this Cognac were grown in the Grande Champagne region, with distillation taking place in Charentais stills, and maturation in a mix of Limousin (predominantly) and Tronçais barrels. This is a rich, oaky but also fruity V.S.O.P. where baked apple, vanilla, and peach make up the majority of the nose. The palate delivers on that promise, with a notably rich texture and great depth of flavors.

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ABK6 Cognac Grande Champagne V.S.O.P.
As the name denotes, 100 percent of the grapes for this Cognac were grown in the Grande Champagne region, with distillation taking place in Charentais stills, and maturation in a mix of Limousin (predominantly) and Tronçais barrels. This is a rich, oaky but also fruity V.S.O.P. where baked apple, vanilla, and peach make up the majority of the nose. The palate delivers on that promise, with a notably rich texture and great depth of flavors.

Reviewed On: 11-18-2024
91
POINTS
ABK6 Cognac Grande Champagne V.S.O.P.
As the name denotes, 100 percent of the grapes for this Cognac were grown in the Grande Champagne region, with distillation taking place in Charentais stills, and maturation in a mix of Limousin (predominantly) and Tronçais barrels. This is a rich, oaky but also fruity V.S.O.P. where baked apple, vanilla, and peach make up the majority of the nose. The palate delivers on that promise, with a notably rich texture and great depth of flavors.

Reviewed On: 11-18-2024