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Cognac

Cognac has long since been heralded as the most revered spirit in the world and its reputation is second to none. It is interesting to learn that Cognac was one of the last regions in France to begin distilling. It was during the 17th century that Cognac production got underway in earnest.

Cognac is produced in the town of Cognac to the very west of France, and it has had a recent surge in popularity among the houses which produce the best Cognac - including Hennessy, Hine, Martell and Rémy Martin – have become household names.

Cognac is distilled from a selection of grape varietals, with Ugni Blanc being the most popular. The first step is to press and ferment the grapes to make wine. It is worth mentioning that good Cognac grapes and good wine grapes are two separate entities, for different qualities are required. Cognac grapes do not tend to make for good wine, because they are rather bitter and acidic, thus a good year for wine may not be such for Cognac.

The wine is twice distilled - as opposed to Armagnac which undergoes a single distillation – before the spirit is matured for at least two years (two and a half years for VS Cognac, four and a half years for VSOP Cognac, six years for XO Cognac, and even longer for Prestige Cognac) in oak barrels.

There are regional distinctions within Cognac and most houses usually blend grapes from multiple sub-regions within the Cognac area. The regions are ringed around the town, and the central regions are the most venerated. The premier cru is Grand Champagne, so named for the nature of its soils.

Cognac is a protected designation of origin (PDO), which means that it can only be made in the Cognac region of France.

Rémy Martin XO Limited Edition Gift Set

70cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

A rather magnificent edition of Rémy Martin XO Cognac that ought to look right at home in a special drinks cabinet. With its elegant red display case and geometric gold and silver patterns on the…  More info

Rémy Martin XO Limited Edition Gift Set
£163.99

Louis XIII The Miniature (5cl)

5cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

A miniature of Rémy Martin's jaw-dropping Louis XIII Cognac, made with a blend of the oldest and rarest Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie aged for decades (some for over a century!), passed down by each…  More info

Louis XIII The Miniature (5cl)
£675

Martell Cordon Bleu

70cl, 40%
Martell

Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac was originally created by Edouard Martell in 1912. It is a sultry, stylish cognac with a lovely fruity, spicy flavour.  More info

Martell Cordon Bleu
14
£139.94

Frapin VIP XO Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 40%
Frapin

A very important Cognac, the VIP XO Grande Champagne Cognac is elegantly rich and spicy. Frapin originally started making wine, but they eventually forayed into the distilling world, and with good…  More info

Frapin VIP XO Grande Champagne Cognac
2
£204.99
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Frapin Château de Fontpinot XO Cognac

70cl, 41%
Frapin

Single estate XO Cognac from Frapin, one of the most well respected Cognac houses in the Grande Champagne region. Floral and fruit filled with a rich, long finish, the XO is well balanced and…  More info

Frapin Château de Fontpinot XO Cognac
2
£134.99
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ABK6 VSOP Cognac

70cl, 40%
ABK6 Cognac

ABK6 VSOP Cognac is a single estate expression made by the family-owned Cognac house, which has been snapping up award after award in recent years. A sublime Cognac in many, many ways. Named World's…  More info

ABK6 VSOP Cognac
10
£51.94
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Hennessy Paradis

70cl, 40%
Hennessy

Paradis was conceived in 1979 by Maurice Fillioux, a master blender at Hennessy. He blended a selection of eaux-de-vie that his grandfather had laid down.  More info

Hennessy Paradis
3
£985

Hermitage 1960 Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 47%
Hermitage

An immensely impressive Grande Champagne Cognac here from the Hermitage range, distilled back in 1960 and matured for 50 years before being bottled in 2010! Hermitage has a real knack for searching…  More info

Hermitage 1960 Grande Champagne Cognac
£510

Frapin VSOP Cognac

70cl, 40%
Frapin

An exceptional VSOP Grande Champagne Cognac made by the House of Frapin, blended with eaux-de-vie made of the grapes from Frapin's large estate in France. The maturation period of the Cognac gives…  More info

Frapin VSOP Cognac
3
£56.75

Hermitage 20 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 42%
Hermitage

Yet another marvellous Grande Champagne Cognac bottler by the excellent Hermitage. This particular expression was made using a combination of mostly Ugni Blanc grapes and some Folle Blance ones too,…  More info

Hermitage 20 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
2
£100.95

Léopold Gourmel Age du Fruit 10 Carats Cognac

70cl, 41%
Leopold Gourmel

A 10 year old Léopold Gourmel Cognac, matured in un-toasted French oak casks - a characteristic of the range, along with the non-use of chemicals and pesticides when growing the grapes. Fun fact -…  More info

Léopold Gourmel Age du Fruit 10 Carats Cognac
£79.95

Maxime Trijol XO

70cl, 40%
Maxime Trijol

A classic XO Cognac from Maxime Trijol. This award winning spirit was distilled under Jean-Jacques Trijol, from the Trijol family's 20 hectare estate.  More info

Maxime Trijol XO
13
£102.99

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

70cl, 40%
Courvoisier

A classic VSOP cognac, this is matured for between 8 and 12 years in a selection of Troncais and Limousin oak barrels. The Courvoisier brandy used in this bottling is sourced from the two premier…  More info

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
57
£36.95
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Hermitage 40 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 44%
Hermitage

Know someone who's got a 40th birthday coming up and want to get them something really special (even if it's a self-gift)? Hermitage has the perfect thing - a 40 year old Cognac from the revered…  More info

Hermitage 40 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
3
£289.95

Hine Bonneuil 2008

70cl, 42.7%
Hine

A single estate Grande Champagne Cognac from legendary Cognac house Hine. The 2008 vintage Bonneuil was drawn from just 16 refill French oak barrels, so this bottling will provide a rare opportunity…  More info

Hine Bonneuil 2008
£88.94
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Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac

70cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

Rémy Martin VSOP is a cognac that has been produced by Rémy Martin since 1724. The name "VSOP" stands for "Very Superior Old Pale". Rémy Martin VSOP is made from a blend of Grande and Petite…  More info

Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac
25
£45

A.E. Dor XO Fine Champagne Cognac

70cl, 40%
A.E. Dor

XO Cognac from the A.E. Dor house, made with a rich blend of Grande and Petit Champagne eaux-de-vie. Light, honeyed, delicate and supremely well crafted.  More info

A.E. Dor XO Fine Champagne Cognac
£116.99

Tesseron Lot No. 53 XO Cognac

70cl, 40%
Tesseron

From the Tesseron range of well-aged Cognac comes the Lot N° 53 XO, a blend of Tesseron's most sublime stocks of Grande Champagne Cognac. The depth and finesse of this Tesseron has been widely…  More info

Tesseron Lot No. 53 XO Cognac
3
£295

Richard Delisle Cognac Dragons XO

70cl, 40%
Richard Delisle

XO Cognac from Richard Delisle - an indulgent and impressively aged expression, where the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend is matured for at least 6 years before being bottled. Would you just look at…  More info

Richard Delisle Cognac Dragons XO
3
£97.99

Seignette VS Cognac

70cl, 40%
Seignette

Seignette VS Cognac was launched by Sazerac as a contemporary homage to the Seignette Cognac that dates back 200 years! A versatile expression, suitable for sipping neat, but it's almost at home used…  More info

Seignette VS Cognac
4
£33

Château de Montifaud VS

70cl, 40%
Château de Montifaud

From Château de Montifaud in the Petite Champagne regions comes their entry-level expression - a VS Cognac boasting oodles of fresh fruit sweetness.  More info

Château de Montifaud VS
£34.94

Cognac Park XO Grande Champagne

70cl, 40%
Distillerie Tessendier & Fils

A multi-award winning XO Cognac distilled only from grapes grown in the Grand Champagne region. It's made up of spirits with a minimum of 10 years in Limousin oak and bottled at 40% ABV. Park is an…  More info

Cognac Park  XO Grande Champagne
£77.94

Hine Bonneuil 2010

70cl, 42.1%
Hine

Hine's Bonneuil Series continues with this 2010 vintage, made with grapes from the 80 hectare Bonneuil estate! The maison noted that 2010 was a particularly impressive vintage, and just 450 bottles…  More info

Hine Bonneuil 2010
£93.25

Delamain Pale & Dry XO

50cl, 42%
Delamain

A glorious XO Cognac, comprising a blend of eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the Grande Champagne region. This is an elegant sipper that has been treated to careful maturation in French oak casks…  More info

Delamain Pale & Dry XO
£86.90
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Bache Gabrielsen American Oak

70cl, 40%
Bache Gabrielsen

America and France meet in this somewhat unusual Coganc from Bache Gabrielsen! As well as an initial ageing in French oak, the Cognac has also been finished in new American Tennessee oak barrels for…  More info

Bache Gabrielsen American Oak
5
£33.94

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