| Rating | 93 |
| Style |
Cognac Brandy |
| Produced In |
Cognac France |
| ABV | 45.3% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $155.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-10-14 |
Cognac Frapin 15 Year Review
Seemingly marketed more to a whiskey audience with the name and age statement, this is every bit for Cognac connoisseurs. The family-owned brand, which dates their production back to the 13th century, grows, harvests, distills, and ages all their Cognac on site at their Grande Champagne estate. This X.O. is built from a blend of Cognacs from both humid and dry cellars, creating a huge mouthfeel and incredible complexity. The nose is woody, with notes of vanilla and black tea. The palate is lip-puckeringly tannic, though it’s not unpleasant as it’s backed by dried fruits and fresh-baked bread.
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