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Cognac Frapin Grande Champagne V.S. Luxe
This entry level Cognac is a terrific drink. There is loads of complexity, delicacy and subtlety, all in one snifter. I don't actually own a snifter, but my little Reidel 'o' series does the job quite nicely. I tend not to swirl my Cognac, but rather let the bouquet fill the glass over time, as the alcohol can dominate. This V.S. Luxe has top notes of wood, citrus peel and raisins. The palate is smooth with vanilla, dark cooking spices, cinnamon, cloves and more brown sugared raisin notes. There is even something that reminds me of white chocolate. On the finish, vanilla, spice, a little 'café au lait' nuance and a waft of mandarin peel, completing what is a wonderful little journey confined in 30mls. Expect to pay around $80-$90 for this, and remember that it will last a long time, so the initial outlay is spread out over a few months.
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