Age: 7 years old
Producer: Chateau de Beaulon
“Being a single estate Cognac, each step of the creative process has been managed by CEO Christian Thomas and his team, from harvesting to distillation and bottling, ensuring quality control at every step of production. The Chateau de Beaulon estate can be found in the Charentes area, 90 hectares of land located on limestone hillsides with a unique microclimate that offers optimum growing conditions. The estate grows 9 different grape varieties, chosen specifically for their ability to complement one another. Since Christian Thomas took over in 1965, Chateau de Beaulon focuses on growing many rare and forgotten grape varieties, including the Folle Blanche and Colombard. The Maison uses a combination of ancestral expertise, modern technology, and sustainable farming to produce some of the best Cognacs and Pineaux the region has to offer. The estate actually dates back to the 15th century when it was acquired by His Grace de Nesmond, King Louis XIV’s advisor, and the Beaulon heir.”
Tasting Notes: The Chateau de Beaulon 7-Year-Old Cognac is a unique VSOP that, as the name suggests, has been aged for 7 years, 3 years more than the legal requirement for a blend of this age. This is a common choice for Beaulon, who also has a 12-year-old XO in their collection, clearly prioritizing patience over profit, allowing the Cognac to reach optimum maturation for maximum quality. It is a single estate, Fins Bois cru Cognac, which eaux-de-vie distilled from the rare and lesser-used Folle Blanche grape variety. As 98% of Cognac is produced using the Ugni Blanc grape, the Chateau de Beaulon 7-year-old VSOP is a rare find in the world of Cognac as one of the few VSOPs to be 100%, Folle Blanche. For those drinkers unfamiliar with this particular variety, trying the Chateau de Beaulon 7-year-old VSOP is a perfect opportunity to discover its floral character, with notes of geranium and a delicate citrus aroma.
Country: France
Region: Cognac
Grape Variety: Folle Blanche
Alcohol percentage: 40.0%
Size: 700ml
Style: Cognac
SKU: PTA0577
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