A polished mahogany in the glass, gleaming and clear. The legs are fine and slow-moving — precise, elegant. The nose is immediately expressive: juicy apricot and white peach laced with vanilla, dried flowers, and just a touch of warm oak spice. There’s a quiet brightness here — citrus peel, maybe a hint of ginger — that keeps it lively.

Take a sip and it opens in layers. The fruit is ripe but not heavy — plum and golden raisin — balanced by almond, nutmeg, and a thread of fine-grained oak that runs straight through the centre. It’s medium-bodied, but moves with a kind of gentle confidence, building slowly with each sip.

The finish is clean and composed, leaving behind dried fruit, soft tannin, and a whisper of sweet spice — like the afterglow of a well-chosen word.

In summary: Rémy Martin VSOP is a Cognac that walks the line between precision and generosity. It doesn’t overwhelm. It invites. Polished, structured, and effortlessly poised — a quiet classic.