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Crafted at one of the oldest Cognac houses in France, the Château de Cognac, it makes for stunning eaux-de-vie that quite literally soak up the atmosphere of where they are located. Although this makes for rather rough sipping, when mixed with sweeteners and juices, that brusque profile becomes an asset for balancing out those ingredients. Courvoisier VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale)is an elegant and sensual blend of cognacs up to 10 years old from two of the finest crus in the Cognac region. They have certainly been in the limelight for the past couple of years thanks to a collaboration with US rapper and hip hop mogul, Jay-Z. The 24-time Grammy-winning artist had also claimed in October the Bombay Saphire brand owner was deliberately running D’Usse into the ground to drive down the value of his stake.Created just shy of five years ago, D’USSÉ Cognac may seem young, but everything about them exudes age-old tradition and regional history. A bold new brand that delivers rich flavor notes of ripe blackberry and apricot, layered with hints of dark chocolate and walnut, culminating in an exceptionally balanced finish. On the nose, it reveals a powerful bouquet, rich in woody notes that are layered with touches of cinnamon and floral notes.

It is a sister product of the 2011 released Courvoisier Rosé, the first-to-market blend of Courvoisier cognac and Moscato wine.

Naturally aged at least four and a half years in the cellars of France's Château de Cognac, D’USSÉ™ VSOP Cognac emerges as a bold, full-bodied blend that arouses the palate. The Sidecar is a pre-Prohibition classic that features cognac, orange liqueur and fresh lemon juice.

This XO is best enjoyed neat but can also be the delicious key ingredient in many premium cocktails.Intended for cocktail use, this VSOP has a deliberately brisk profile and powerful flavors: toffee, hazelnut, cocoa, oak and a dry, rather tannic finish that pulls up abruptly. This remarkable liquid starts with an intense aroma unlike any other Cognac on the market, rich in woody aromas that are then backed by touches of cinnamon and floral notes.

Part-owned by the world famous rapper Jay-z, this Cognac comes in a unique bottle with a symbol of the Cross of Lorraine; a French emblem that symbolizes courage, honour and perseverance. The design gives an indication of the extensive history of Cognac blending knowledge at D'USSÉ, and the design is a subtle nod towards the forward-thinking element of the brand. The next phase of this journey will further cement D’Usse’s legacy as one of the world’s most respected brands.

The palate relishes in rancio notes of marzipan, candied orange peel, and acacia honey, with a slight touch of baking spice and melon that dances on the finish. The Château's proximity to the River Charente results in two climates within it's walls: a humid cellar that results in fruity, floral notes, an da dry cellar that brings out the wooody, spicy flavors of the cognac. To be considered Cognac, it must be made from white grapes from one or more of 6 approved growing regions. This would seem to be an early edition of Remy Martin Extra, bottled in the same bottle as the famous XO, probably in the 1980s or early 1990s.