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Frapin Cognac

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Cognac Frapin

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The Frapin family has been established in the South West of France since 1270, initially as a family of wine-growers. They then became distillers and have continued in this tradition for 20 generations. The Grande Champagne region, Premier Grand Cru du Cognac was where the family chose to settle. They established their headquarters in the Fontpinot Castle at Segonzac.

Today the Frapin Estate covers 300 hectares entirely in Grande Champagne, officially listed as Premier Grand Cru du Cognac, of which 200 hectares are planted with the 'Ugni-Blanc' grape variety. Cognac comes from a very precisely mapped viticultural sector which is marked out by law. There are 80,000 hectares divided into 6 crus or varieties: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires. These crus vary by the respective quality of their produce, which depend on the soil composition.

Did you know?

The Cognac Frapin Estate has crumbly, chalky soil which is identical to the soil in Reims, hence the appellation "Grande Champagne".

Frapin Cognac VS

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Price: £31.03

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Unique 100% Grande Champagne, Premier Grand Cru

Quality : distilled over fine lees, this Grande Champagne reminds us of the fragrance of vines in full bloom in June and the flavour of fresh grapes during the grape-harvest.

Colour : Straw yellow.

Bouquet : Fine, slightly vanilla, a great aromatic richness.

Mouth : Good length in the mouth due to its very particular distillation over fine lees.

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Bonnin Cognac VS (Fine Elegance)

Frapin Cognac VSOP

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Price: £30.17

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Unique 100 % Grande Champagne, Premier Grand cru.

Quality : Harmonious, with length in flavour characteristic of Grande Champagne.

Colour : Golden amber.

Bouquet : Complex, fruity and floral, a discreet note of vanilla.

Mouth : Good length in the flavours.

An elegant and sober presentation. The bottle stands tall and transparent, decorated with the FRAPIN family crest (1697), an ideal tribute to this precious eau-de-vie. The wood and red case matches the spirit of this Cognac perfectly (also available in half-bottle).

Point of interest : This cognac won the gold medal in its category at the World Spirit Competition 2001 in San Francisco.

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Frapin Cognac VIP XO

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Price: £120.40

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Quality : Reserved for VIP, it blends age, fullness, bouquet and finesse.

Colour : An aged, amber gold.

Bouquet : Rich, made up of a blend of spices and flowers characteristic of the very old Grand Champagne distilled over lees.

Mouth : Roundness, finesse.

Point of interest : This Cognac won the Trophy for its category XO at the 'Spirits International Challenge' in London, in 1997.

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Cognac Frapin - looking after the vines

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An ecological method

The Frapin estates are an example of what is known as "reasonable agriculture". This philosophy takes into account all the parameters known and mastered at the current time: the biology of the vine and its parasites, weather conditions, the soil, etc. The FRAPIN vines are cultivated traditionally, respecting the natural balance of the soil, every year restoring its natural elements such as the pruned branches and the distillation residue. The soil rests for a minimum of 7 years before being replanted with vines. In this way, the insects which feed off the vine roots are totally eliminated and, with them, the risk of a virus developing.

The wine harvest

On the Frapin Estates, the grapes are picked by hand under the watchful eye of Patrice Piveteau. The bunches of grapes are quickly transferred to the presses. The grape juice will be filtered before it is fermented. It will become 'vin de Charente' by natural fermentation.