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Frapin Cognac
XO VIP, Grande Champagne
| Cognacs Frapin are made entirely on the family’s single estate which includes 240 hectares of vines surrounding the Château de Fontpinot. The whole property lies in the Grande Champagne area which is regarded as Cognac’s best appellation. The V.I.P. X.O. which is enriched with very old brandies, combines the age, roundness, bouquet and finesse that is characteristic of very old Champagne cognac distilled over lees. | |
| Available Vintages | NV |
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| Tasting note |
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.
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| Awards and Accolades |
NEW VIP XO Cognac unveiled at Prowein 2016''On the nose, VIP XO has pleasant floral notes and a beautiful aromatic complexity punctuated with subtle woody touches. An overall elegance typical of aged Cognacs from Grande Champagne. ..After its delicate aromas its power in the mouth comes as a surprise. VIP XO offers a palette of flavours, revealing in turn chocolate notes, dried fruit, candied fruit, and gingerbread. The expression is sophisticated and complex, with depth, but without losing the original freshness of the fruit.'' Gold, THE COGNAC MASTERS 2016The ‘’brilliant, fragrant’’ Cognac Frapin VIP XO and ‘’really beautifully put-together’’ Extra both scored Gold medals due to their ‘’very skilled blending. Gold Outstanding, International Wine and Spirit Competition 2016Delicate intriguing nose of citrus blossom, rose and iris. This is folllowed with delicious vanilla, crème brulée, dried apricot and figs, roasting hazelnut and warm humus. The palate is a perfect balance of superb eau de vie, perfect oak integration and wonderful captured flavours. Huge complexity of flavours and warm textures herald this as a fantastic example of how Grande Champagne can taste. Silver MedalInternational Spirits Challenge 2017 Best XO - Ultra-PremiumMaster 2022, The Cognac Masters |
| Region | Cognac |
| Grape variety | Ugni Blanc |
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