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Imbibe Live 2017 : Frapin Cognac
14 June 2017Stand C22.
We’ll be showcasing a number of cognacs as well. Not only will the V.S.O.P. make an appearance in another flight but we will also be showcasing a number of cognacs as well. We’re also delighted to be able to invite you to our stand every afternoon for a cognac cocktail!
Cognac Frapin has an illustrious history. Still in original family ownership, the company’s head Jean-Pierre Cointreau is a direct descendant of the founder and can trace his family’s vine growing and distilling history back to 1270.
Frapin is unique and differs greatly from the region’s other significant producers. Their Cognacs are made entirely on the family’s single estate which includes 240 hectares of vines surrounding the Château de Fontpinot with its distillery and ageing warehouses over two levels. The whole property lies in the Grande Champagne area which is regarded as Cognac’s best appellation and is highly prized for both the quality and intensity of its spirits and their longevity. The extended ageing that all Frapin’s Cognacs receive sets them apart from their competitors and contributes to the House’s rich, complex and smooth style.
This cognac is straw-coloured. Slight vanilla notes and great aromatic richness are revealed. On the palate, roundness, finesse and great length due to a very special distillation on fine lees.
A subtle, complex and persistent bouquet composed of candied fruit aromas and notes of port and the famous ''rancio'', together with notes of hawthorn and wild flowers. On the palate, the vanilla-flavoured tannins of the wood develop generously and support aromas of candied fruit, such as apricot and orange.
Old amber gold in colour. It is rich, composed of mixed spices and flowers characteristic of very old Grande Champagne cognac distilled over lees. This exceptional cognac reaches its optimum balance after ageing for several decades.