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Cognac Frapin is rarity among cognac producers – this family-owned, centuries-old dynasty releases only estate-produced and bottled cognac. Frapin owns 741-acres of land in the Cognac area of Charentes, including over 500 acres of Premier Cru de Cognac vineyards planted with superior Ugni-Blanc grapes in the Grande Champagne region. This constitutes by far the largest single vineyard in the heart of this top-rated appellation. Unlike many of its fellow producers, Frapin does not turn to outside growers for grapes and is able to apply the most exacting standards of quality control at every level of production, starting on the vines. Frapin cognacs are, as a result, the epitome of excellence.
The Frapin family can trace its ties to Charentes in southwest France as far back as the year 1270. With centuries of unrivalled tradition and experience, it is the acknowledged leader in the production of exceptional, premium-quality cuvees. Today, this illustrious company is under the creative direction of Geneviève Frapin, her husband Max Cointreau and their son Jean-Pierre Cointreau. In 1994, Frapin added to its luxury portfolio with the purchase of the equally historic, Champagne Gosset.
Frapin is one of very few cognac houses to produce vintage cognac. Made exclusively from the grapes of a single outstanding harvest, this rare vintage cognac originates entirely from grapes picked in Frapin’s Chez Piet Grande Champagne Premier Cru vineyard. Just five 350 liter casks of the 1986 have been produced and matured for 20 years prior to release.

Production Area
Cognac district of the Charentes region, from Frapin’s top-rated Grande Champagne vineyard.

Grape Varieties
100% Ugni Blanc

Vinification
At Frapin no more than 2 hours are allowed to lapse between harvest and pressing. Frapin cognacs undergo an entirely natural fermentation: no cultivated yeasts are added. To retain freshness of fruit, filtration is not permitted at Frapin. Distillation is conducted in one of Frapin’s four special Charentes copper stills. Frapin cognacs are subject to a double-distillation process. Aged for 20 years in Limousin oak casks.

Color
Rich mahogany color with copper reflections

Bouquet
An explosion of white flowers, iris, jasmine...enveloped by vanilla, quince marmalade, and almond notes.

Taste
Smooth and well-rounded with traces of dried fruit, toasted nuts, and caramel

Alcohol
41%