{"title":"V.S.O.P Cognac","description":"\u003cp\u003eV.S.O.P. — \u003cstrong\u003eTrès Vieille, Supérieure, Ordinaire et Pâle\u003c\/strong\u003e — requires a minimum of four years in French oak, and it is in this bracket that Cognac begins to reveal its full range of nuance. The rough edges of youth give way to something more measured: integrated oak, the first development of dried fruits and spice, and a texture that lingers on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur V.S.O.P. range spans some of the appellation's most distinctive terroirs and styles. Normandin-Mercier's Petite Champagne expression brings a floral, fruit-forward elegance from its chalky soils. Jean Fillioux's \u003cstrong\u003eSubtil \u0026amp; So\u003c\/strong\u003e offers six years from Grande Champagne, exhibiting the hallmark richness of the premier cru. Dudognon's 10-year V.S.O.P. — significantly older than the minimum — is a testament to how patience transforms the category. Paul Giraud and François Voyer round out the selection with their estate-grown Grande Champagne expressions, each a clear reflection of a single family's land and methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV.S.O.P. is the cognac drinker's daily companion — complex enough to savour neat, but versatile enough to elevate a classic Sidecar or a Cognac Sour to something memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dudognon-cognac-vsop-10yrs-40-700ml","title":"Dudognon Cognac VSOP 10 years 40% 700ml","description":"The VSOP Dudognon Cognac is a young Cognac of great finesse. It develops aromas of vanilla, woody and exotic fruits. As our ancestors taught us, we distil over a wood fire in two copper stills dating from 1901 and 1936. The Cognac thus collected is aged in new Limousin oak barrels without sugar, wood or caramel.\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color\"\u003eVSOP can be enjoyed as an aperitif on ice or in cocktails. It will go well with a fresh sheep’s cheese or Roquefort cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color\"\u003eGrape variety: 10% Montils, 90% Ugni-blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color\"\u003eEye: Clear and bright with a golden colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color\"\u003eNose: Elegant and vanilla, delicately woody and fruity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-color\"\u003ePalate: Round and “fresh”, aromatic persistence. After aeration, notes of honey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dudognon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39906959458492,"sku":"DUDVSOP","price":122.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/dudognon-cognac-vsop-10-years-40-700ml-198975.jpg?v=1688747373"},{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-cognac-vsop-7yrs-petite-champagne-40-700ml","title":"Normandin-Mercier Cognac VSOP 7 years Petite Champagne 40% 700ml","description":"The Normandin Mercier VSOP Cognac is a great introduction to the talent and passion of this ancient cognac house.  Offering exceptional value for money, this is a very versatile VSOP quality blend to have in your cabinet.  It can be enjoyed in many ways - the house suggests as an aperitif, or with a mixer to create a long drink, or even as a base in your favourite cocktail.\n\nThis is a blend created solely from the Petite Champagne growing region of Cognac - and it imparts so many of the qualities that make the grapes grown here worthy of the title of 'fine champagne'.\n\u003cdiv class=\"row product-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-5 col-product-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-information\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-actions\"\u003e\u003cform id=\"add-to-cart-or-refresh\" action=\"https:\/\/www.cognac-expert.com\/cart\" method=\"post\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-description-short-1400\" class=\"rte-content\"\u003e\n\nYoung, fruity, subtle floral notes - sometimes honeysuckle, sometimes violet.  Slightly spicy with hints of liquorice.  Lively, but without a reason or sweetening on the finish.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907090956476,"sku":"NMVSOP","price":151.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/normandin-mercier-cognac-vsop-7-years-petite-champagne-40-700ml-808382.jpg?v=1688833993"},{"product_id":"paul-giraud-cognac-vsop-8yrs-grande-champagne-40-700ml","title":"Paul Giraud Cognac VSOP 8 years Grande Champagne 40% 700ml","description":"The Paul Giraud VSOP Cognac is a wonderful example of how classically elegant a Cognac of this quality can be. Created solely from eaux-de-vie from the premier cru, Grande Champagne, you can enjoy this traditionally produced delight in a number of ways. It's delicious neat, perhaps in a balloon glass warmed gently in the hand in the time-honoured traditional manner. But it's also exceptional within a cocktail or with a mixer over ice.\n\nOne of the reasons this is a stand out VSOP is because the age of much of the Eaux-de-vie within the blend is around 8 years, which is double the legal minimum. These extra years lead to a maturity seldom found in a Cognac of this level. Another talking point is that the house of Paul Giraud carries out their harvesting by hand–something rarely seen now in this age of automation and machinery. A great Cognac to own, and one that would be happily received as a gift by any lover of fine things.\n\nNose: Earthy nose, with a touch of creaminess, slight grapiness.\n\nPalate: pleasant, light, grapy elegance of Cognac, light and poised, earthy-nicely, creamy, honeyed.\n\n \n\nFor more from Paul Giraud, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsoffrance.com.au\/product_producer\/paul-giraud\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Paul Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907151118524,"sku":"PGVSOP","price":157.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/paul-giraud-cognac-vsop-8-years-grande-champagne-40-700ml-472702.jpg?v=1688833995"},{"product_id":"mery-melrose-vsop-cognac-organic-40-700ml","title":"Mery Melrose VSOP Cognac Organic 40% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMery Melrose is a modern, organic farmer making stunning Cognac from his small vineyard in Grande Champagne.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe VSOP is a generous beauty, elegant with a winning character. This Cognac has spent at least four and a half years aging in a combination of new and used French oak casks.\n\u003cbr\u003eEYE: burnished gold color hints at the lush aromas and flavors to come from this spirit.\n\u003cbr\u003eNOSE: the longer aging is immediately evident with notes of cinnamon, vanilla, and honey, but the wood is balanced with a lively expression of fruit. The scent of dried apricots and figs mingles with rose petals and gigerbread.\n\u003cbr\u003ePALATE: the first sip saturates the palate with a soft, silky robe of warm spices and tropical fruits, with notes of brown sugar and persimmon emerging with successive sips. The long, fruity finish ends with a gentle sweetness reminiscent of ripe grapes.\n\u003cbr\u003ePairing: with fois gras, duck or pigeon.\n\u003cbr\u003eVignerons Independants Concours: Gold Medal 2018\n\u003cbr\u003eSpirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles: Gold Medal 2017\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mery Melrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907299918012,"sku":"MERYorgVSOP","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/mery-melrose-vsop-cognac-organic-40-700ml-773965.jpg?v=1688833981"},{"product_id":"grosperrin-cognac-vsop-grande-champagne-42-700ml","title":"Grosperrin Cognac VSOP Grande Champagne 42% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e?C?pages? translates from French as ?grape varieties?, and refers to the three different grape strains used in this Cognac bottling. These grapes are: Colombard, Folle Blanche and Ugni Blanc. Each grape provides something different: Colombard provides power and depth, Ugni Blanc gives structure and balance, and Folle Blanche lends high tones and finesse. Grosperrin are better known for bottling ultra specific, single varietal Cognacs, so this is an interesting step from the producer.\n\u003cbr\u003eEach of the grapes used to make this Cognac come from the premier cru of Grande Champagne. This Cognac contains a blend of several vintages, from 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. After distillation, the spirit was aged for a minimum of 4 years in French oak casks.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe final product delivers notes of fresh bright grapes, apples, some acacia honey, dried flowers, peppery spice, vanilla, creamy butter, spiced oak, and toffee. Once again, Grosperrin have produced a VSOP that is a cut above other Cognacs in this age grade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Grosperrin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907505864892,"sku":"GROScepagesGC700ml","price":163.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/grosperrin-cognac-vsop-grande-champagne-42-700ml-248150.jpg?v=1688747700"},{"product_id":"jean-fillioux-subtil-so-cognac-vsop-grand-champagne-40-700ml","title":"Jean Fillioux Subtil \u0026 So Cognac VSOP Grand Champagne 40% 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSubtil \u0026amp; So, the new VSOP Cognac Grande Champagne by Jean Fillioux. With the noble bottling, the house once again proves that the Grande Champagne, originally known for its old cognacs, can also produce excellent younger qualities. The proof: a coveted gold medal from the Spirits Selection by Concours Mondiale 2021 and a wonderfully harmonious profile of fruity freshness and warm spiciness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 4 to 6-year-old VSOP comes from the picturesque La Pouyade winery, which has been family-owned since 1894 and is completely independent to this day. It is surrounded by 25 hectares of the finest white wine grapes. They thrive in the \"Golden Triangle\", the heart of Grande Champagne. They are cherished and loved in the fifth generation by Christophe Fillioux and his family, who are one with their vineyard. You can taste that in their extremely aromatic cognacs – and today they are valued around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNose: fruity and delicately floral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePalate: Fresh figs and citrus blend with nutmeg, almond paste and orange blossom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish: Enjoyable and warming with subtle spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Fillioux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43019288674557,"sku":"JFVSOP","price":163.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/jean-fillioux-subtil-so-cognac-vsop-grand-champagne-40-700ml-637265.jpg?v=1688833761"}],"url":"https:\/\/spiritsoffrance.com.au\/collections\/v-s-o-p-cognac.oembed","provider":"Spirits of France","version":"1.0","type":"link"}