Taking craftsmanship to the highest levels of excellence, Frapin’s style embodies the very essence of Cognac. The whole estate, including 240ha of vineyards, lies in the Grande Champagne area which is regarded as Cognac’s best appellation. Still in original family ownership, the 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.
Colour & bouquet:
A cognac with rich bronze tones and a natural purity, Frapin XO VIP charms from the first glance. The bouquet offers pleasing floral notes and a beautiful aromatic complexity punctuated with subtle woody tones.
Palate:
After its delicate aromas, its power in the mouth comes as a surprise. XO VIP offers a palette of flavours, revealing in turn chocolates notes, dried fruit, candied fruit, and gingerbread. The expression is sophisticated and complex, with depth, but without ever losing the original freshness of the fruit.
Awards:
- 2020 Cognac Master – UK
Gold Medal - 2017 World Cognac Awards – UK
Gold Medal - 2017 Gilbert & Gaillard – FR
96/100 - 2016 IWSC – FR
Gold Outstanding - 2016 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – USA
93/100 Great Value - 2016 Cognac Master – UK
Gold Medal