Rating 89
Style
Brandy
Classification VSOP
Produced In France
ABV 40%
Availability Year Round
Price $50.00 
Reviewed By
Reviewed 2023-10-30

D’Ussé V.S.O.P. Cognac Review

D’Ussé’s V.S.O.P. is an excellent gateway Cognac. It might not appeal to die-hard Cognac enthusiasts, but it provides a well-rounded entry point for newcomers to the category. It’s balanced, oaky, and slightly sweet, epitomizing the terms “approachable” and — sorry to all the snobs out there! —  “smooth”. That should be celebrated, even if this expression ends up being someone’s final destination rather than the beginning of a journey.

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D’Ussé V.S.O.P. Cognac
D’Ussé’s V.S.O.P. is an excellent gateway Cognac. It might not appeal to die-hard Cognac enthusiasts, but it provides a well-rounded entry point for newcomers to the category. It’s balanced, oaky, and slightly sweet, epitomizing the terms “approachable” and — sorry to all the snobs out there! —  “smooth”. That should be celebrated, even if this expression ends up being someone’s final destination rather than the beginning of a journey.

Reviewed On: 10-30-2023
89
POINTS
D’Ussé V.S.O.P. Cognac
D’Ussé’s V.S.O.P. is an excellent gateway Cognac. It might not appeal to die-hard Cognac enthusiasts, but it provides a well-rounded entry point for newcomers to the category. It’s balanced, oaky, and slightly sweet, epitomizing the terms “approachable” and — sorry to all the snobs out there! —  “smooth”. That should be celebrated, even if this expression ends up being someone’s final destination rather than the beginning of a journey.

Reviewed On: 10-30-2023