Cognac & Brandy

A staple of luxury, Cognac is produce in Charente and Charente-Maritime, both base in France’s Cognac region. Buy Cognac & Brandy

VIP Bottles stocks a wide range of cognac from esteem cognac houses including Hennessy, Remy Martin, Branson, Martell & D’Usse. Discover below.

However, Cognac can only be name Cognac if it has met certain legal requirements. These include the use of specific grapes; the brandy must have been aged for at least two years and must be distilled in copper pots.

Every step of the cognac process must occur within a particular area of Charente and Charente-Maritime, Cognac, France.

Moreover. The six vineyard areas in Charente-Maritime produce a Cognac with their own distinct style. These are:

Grande Champagne – This area produces a refine and elegant Cognac with a predominantly floral bouquet. Buy Cognac & Brandy
Petite Champagne – This Cognac house blend has a similar style to Grande Champagne but without quite the finesse of their neighbour.
Borderies – The smallest of the six areas, Borderies produce a more round Cognac that tends to have an aroma of violets.
Fins Bois – This area produces smooth, round Cognacs that age quickly, with a distinct fresh grape bouquet.
Bons Bois – This is a large area with sandy soils and the first area to produce Cognac.
Bois à Terroir or Bois Ordinaire – Another area with predominantly sandy soils, this area produces a fast-ageing Eaux-de-vie with a characteristic maritime flavour.

Cognac comes in several categories. Each variation is an acronym for how long the Cognac has aged.

VS – Meaning ‘Very Special’, this type has been aged for two years.
VSOP – Meaning ‘Very Superior Old Pale’, this type has been aged for at least four years.
X.O. – Meaning ‘Extra Old’, this means the Cognac has been age for ten years.