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 XO VIP Cognac comes exclusively from the Frapin estate located in Grande Champagne. This designation, recognized as the most renowned cru of Cognac, offers eaux-de-vie with unmatched aromas, best suited for extended aging, ensuring optimal quality for the Cognac.

Distilled with the lees, the XO VIP is then aged at the estate in humid cellars for several decades, which gives it all its roundness and smoothness.

Cognac XO VIP with golden tones, rich in natural purity, the Frapin XO VIP captivates at first glance. On the nose, it is distinguished by pleasant floral notes and a beautiful aromatic complexity punctuated by subtle woody touches. An elegant ensemble typical of old Grande Champagne Cognacs.

After the delicate olfactory experience, the power on the palate surprises the taster. The XO VIP offers a showcase of flavors, revealing notes of chocolate, dried fruits, candied fruits, and gingerbread in turn... the expression is sophisticated, complex, and profound, never losing the original freshness of the fruit. Crafted with the precision of a sonnet, the XO VIP is an ode to the passion for creation and taste.