De Luze VSOP Cognac

Appearance: Radiant amber with glimmers of gold, inviting admiration for its rich and luminous hue. Aroma: The aroma unfolds with layers of complexity, revealing fragrant notes of dried fruits, including apricot and fig, intertwined with hints of toasted oak and subtle floral undertones. Delicate nuances of vanilla and honey add depth and allure, promising a sensory journey of elegance. Palate: On the palate, De Luze VSOP Cognac captivates with its velvety texture and harmonious balance of flavors. Luscious caramel and creamy vanilla dance gracefully alongside the sweetness of honey and the richness of dried fruits. Subtle hints of spice and oak provide a subtle complexity, adding depth to the palate and inviting further exploration. Finish: The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a warm and lingering impression of its impeccable craftsmanship and refined character. A gentle warmth persists, accompanied by a subtle sweetness that lingers on the palate, ensuring a truly memorable Cognac experience.

De Luze Extra Cognac is a blend of eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne distilled at Domaine Boinaud. Tasting age is 35 years and more in a beautiful decanter bottle.
Cognac is a category of Brandy name named for the Cognac region where it is produced. This grape-based distillate is a protected French appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC), which requires the adherence to specific rules during production of the spirit.Classification and age of the different types of Cognacs: VS, VSOP, XO, EXTRA. An cognac is the result of a blend different eaux-de-vie, sometimes more than a hundred. Its age is determined by the youngest of the eaux-de-vie used into its composition.Aging. Once distillation is complete, it must be aged in Limousin oak casks for at least two years before it can be sold to the public. It is typically put into casks at an alcohol by volume strength around 70%.
Some cognac houses are now bottling cognac from a single distillery but this is still a blend of many different vineyards and ages of eaux-de-vie even though they have all been distilled at the same site. Typically cognacs are blended from numerous vintages across many different vineyards and crus.
Cognac distillation is performed in a two-stage process, with a specific Charentais copper still, with its pot (or boiler), its swan's necks ans its cooler and its condensing coil. The white wine, harvested in the Controlled Appellation Area, is introduced in the pot and brought to the boiling point.

Size: 750 mL

Proof: 40%
*Please note that the ABV may vary