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XO is Set to Get Older
Both Cognac and Armagnac are soon to have new limits to earn the label XO on the product. From 2013 for Armagnac and 2018 for Cognac all XO will have to be aged for at least 10 years. And whilst many XOs are already that age or older, this new ruling will firmly place XO…
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Hennessy XO: Cognac Review & Price
The Hennessy XO is a blend of more than a hundred different eaux-de-vie (!). Those eaux-de-vie are between 10 to 70 years old. This XO is of course a safe choice – Hennessy Cognac is the biggest Cognac trading house in the world and they know what they are doing. This XO used to be…
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Everything about VS, VSOP, XO, Napoléon Cognac. Learn about the different quality grades and the blending
The official quality grades and storage specifications of Cognac. What is VS, VSOP and XO? And what is blending? VS Very Special, or ✯✯✯ (three stars) where the youngest brandy is aged at least two years in oak casks. VSOP Very Special (less commonly, but officially according to the BNIC, ‘Superior’) Old Pale, where the…
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The Rancio Charentais – what does this Cognac term mean?
What is Rancio? Rancio is actually a word which comes from Portugal, used to describe characteristics of port wine during the maturing process. The Rancio Charantais is used to describe Cognac and appears after roughly 10 years of ageing in oak casks. It’s the gouleyante note of Cognac ageing in oak barrels, influencing the aroma,…
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Hennessy VSOP Cognac: Review of “Fine de Cognac”
The Hennessy Fine de Cognac is a VSOP: A blend of 4 to 25 year old eaux-de-vie. Other sources say it is a blend of four and ten year old Cognacs. The grade and quality is equivalent to a VSOP but contains older Cognacs than the minimum requires. Hennessy Fine De Cognac originally was blended…
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The little brother of Cognac: What is Pineau? How is it made?
Pineau des Charentes or just ‘Pineau’ is a French aperitif. The drink is actually not very well known abroad, but in Charente it plays a rather important role. Pineau is fortified wine, vin de liqueur, blended of slightly fermented grape must and eaux-de-vie (Cognac). Pineau should be served chilled, at 8 to 10 °C, in…
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Everything about VS, VSOP, XO, N...
The official quality grades and storage specifications of Cognac. What is VS, VSOP and XO?...
Hennessy VSOP Cognac: Review of ...
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Cognacs are created by blending different spirits (eaux-de-vie). The eau-de-vie is made th...
The Rancio Charentais - what doe...
What is Rancio? Rancio is actually a word which comes from Portugal, used to describe ...
The little brother of Cognac: Wh...
Pineau des Charentes or just 'Pineau' is a French aperitif. The drink is actually not very...
XO is Set to Get Older
Both Cognac and Armagnac are soon to have new limits to earn the label XO on the product. ...
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