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BRANDY COGNAC

FRAPIN FRANCE, COGNAC Established in South-West France, 21 generations of the Frapin family can trace their vine growing and distilling history back to 1270.Frapin combines the knowledge with well-established methods passed down through the generations to hand-craft cognacs that are exclusively harvested, distilled and aged on their estate. Frapin 1270 Grande Champagne Cognac FRPGCCNVC / 750ml / $35.00 Thanks to its great aromatic richness, Frapin 1270 can be used as an after-dinner liqueur or as an aperitif especially for mixed drinks. Bouquet: its aromas of vine and lime blossom, with a light touch of vanilla from its ageing in Limousin barrels. Aged 3-7 years in new and used oak. 80PF Frapin VSOP Grande Champagne Cognac FRPVGCNVO / 700ml / $53.00 Harvested, distilled over lees and aged on the domaine, it writes a new chapter of its history with a new decanter bringing elegance, refinement and roundness. Balanced with persistent flavors, including fruity orange notes, the finish is spicy with notes of cinnamon and pepper. Aged 6-15 years in new and used oak. 80PF Frapin Fontpinot XO Grande Champagne Cognac FRPFCCNVC / 750ml / $120.00 This very old reserve XO can lay claim to the Château appellation because it is made exclusively from grapes harvested, distilled, aged and bottled at the Château Fontpinot. A bouquet consisting of candied fruit aromas (dried apricot, dried fig), marzipan, hazelnut, nougat, then port notes and finally the famous “rancio” character. Aged minimum of 20 years. 82PF Frapin XO VIP Grande Champagne Cognac FRPVGCNVO / 700ml / $185.00 Enhanced with very old cognacs of the family cellars, this blend is harvested, distilled over lees and aged at the estate. Its long aging in our humid cellars combines roundness, bouquet and suppleness. On the palate chocolate notes, dried fruit, candied fruit, and gingerbread. Aged 30-40 years. 80PF Frapin Extra Grande Champagne Cognac FRPVGCNVO / 750ml / $600.00 Taken from the ancient family reserve kept by Pierre Frapin and his descendants, this blend is harvested, distilled over lees and aged at the estate in dry cellars over a number of decades in order to gain its beautiful finesse and elegance. Notes on the bouquet include the famous “rancio” (oxidative notes) found in Grande Champagne cognacs distilled over lees and aged for several decades. Aged minimum of 50 years. 80PF

Frapin Plume Grande Champagne Cognac FRPVGCNVO / 750ml / $2,500.00

Our Cellar Master carefully selected around 20 eaux-de-vies from a secretly guarded part of our cellar called the Paradise to blend Plume Frapin. Each has patiently aged over decades in a quest for roundness, aromatic depth and balance. The bouquet is powerful and complex, with notes of dried apricots, fig, orange, liquorice. Notes of tobacco and cigar box appear in time in the glass. Aged

60-100 years. 80PF LIMITED AVAILABILITY

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