Introduction to Frapin

Frapin is located in the centre of the Grande Champagne Premier Cru du Cognac region in the sleepy little town of Segonzac, the finest designated region in Cognac. It is the only merchant located in the town and only sells Cognacs produced from grapes sourced from its own 778 acre estate in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. 

The Frapin family have been winegrowers since 1270 and mostly sold their Cognacs to Remy Martin, Hennessy, Courvoisier and other houses until the 1980's. Since 1984, when the Cointreau family took over what was then a forgotten brand, it has been selling increasing quantities of brandies. These brandies have been kept in new wood for longer than their competitors, so confident are they with the quality of it's brandies , the size of its stocks represent 18 years of sales (an amount of 2 to 3 times the quantity of the stocks held by its competitors). 

Frapin keeps its best cognacs in new oak for up to 2 and a half years, depending on the amount of colour (and therefore tannin) the spirit has absorbed.

Tasting Notes

The quest for the perfect alchemy of rare eaux-de-vie, that offers a journey through time into the heart of Grande Champagne… Multimillésime #7, the new release from the Trésors du Château collection, is the result of a unique terroir, ancient know-how and a passion for excellence. This exceptional cognac is the combination of 3 vintages selected for their sensory potential and complementary characteristics: 1989, 1991 and 1993. A blend of vintages exclusively harvested, distilled and aged at Frapin’s Estate, Multimillésime #7 offers the best from the 240ha estate located in Grande Champagne, Premier Cru of Cognac.

The aromatic complexity and finesse stand out on both the nose and palate: initially on the nose there are floral notes, which are then overtaken by lime aromas. Fuller, more gourmet notes of fruit come through, such as orange, citrus fruit and dried fig.

Aromatic depth is brought to life by candied fruit notes such as apricot, orange and then full-bodied vanilla notes. The complexity is outstanding; the flavours are subtle and long-lasting, which is a classic characteristic of a Grande Champagne bottle distilled over lees. The finale is remarkably long and persisting.