Jean Fillioux Cognac Grande Champagne

Appearance: Rich amber with golden hues, indicating its long maturation. Aroma: The aroma is inviting, with fragrant notes of dried fruits, including apricots and figs, intertwined with hints of honey and floral accents. Palate: On the palate, layers of complexity unfold. Flavors of ripe fruits, such as plums and raisins, mingle with nuances of oak, vanilla, and a subtle spiciness, creating a harmonious and sophisticated taste profile. Finish: The finish is smooth and lingering, with a delightful warmth that leaves a lasting impression of elegance and refinement. Jean Fillioux Cognac Grande Champagne offers a truly luxurious tasting experience that embodies the essence of French craftsmanship and terroir.

Grande Champagne is the most prestigious cru of the Cognac Geographical Indication (GI), most particularly because it is well-suited for the aging process in barrels. The Grande Champagne's eaux-de-vie have predominantly floral aromas, including dried lime tree and dry vine shoot. Petite Champagne.
Despite what you might think, Champagne Cognac is not made from Champagne, in the region of Champagne, nor from the grapes used to make Champagne. Champagne is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes. Cognac is most often made from Ugni Blanc grapes.A Cognac is called a “Fine Champagne Cognac” when it contains a blend of eaux-de-vie from both Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. At least 50% of the blend have to be from the Grande Champagne. When the word Champagne is used on a Cognac, it will either be preceded by the word, Grande, Petite, or Fine.Cognac: A Brief History and Production Methods: Cognac, named after the town of Cognac in the French region of Charente, is renowned for producing the world's finest brandy. The region sits just north of Bordeaux and is home to a rich history of wine and spirit production.The Fine Champagne cognac's plant material is mostly the Ugni Blanc vine; the cognac designation decree also includes the Folle Blanche and Colombard vines. The Ugni Blanc vine, also called Trebbanio, originates from Italy, it is known for its finesse, vivacity and acidity which is ideal for distillation.
Cognac traces its origins to the 17th century, when wines of the Charente region were distilled to withstand shipment to distant European ports. In time, the brandy from the Cognac district in the centre of the Charente was recognized as superior and its production strictly regulated.

Size: 750 mL

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