Cognac Folle Blanche VSOP – Château de Beaulon 40%

Product Description

Region : The Cognac AOC covers an area in Charente-Maritime, a large part in Charente and some areas in Dordogne. The terroir consists of plains and hills with gentle slopes at a low altitude. The 74,500 hectares of vineyards produce more than 508 000 hectoliters of pure alcohol each year.

The Château de Beaulon is situated in the “cru Fin Bois“. The Cognac from this “cru“ is round and flexible, and ages faster than in other Cognac areas. Its bouquet has the scent of freshly pressed grapes.

AOP : Cognac

Grape Variety : 100 % Folle Blanche

Domain : Château de Beaulon (90 ha)

Type of Soil : Chalky-clay top soil on a cretaceous chalk base.

Density of Planting : n/a

Age of Vines : n/a

Yield : n/a

Features : 40 % alcohol

Cultural method : Sustainable viticulture.

Ground maintenance and fertilization: exclusively with organic fertilizers.

Winemaking : For the last 40 years Christian THOMAS, owner of Chateau de Beaulon, has personally overseen the distillation in the Estate’s private distillery; using the wealth of knowledge passed down through generations to obtain the most complex aromas.

Double Distillation (re-run) on lees in small traditional pot-stills in the Beaulon distillery

More than 7 years ageing exclusively in Limousine or Tronçais oak barrels, small grain, average toasting.

The Colour : Topaz robe with gold reflections, dazzlingly bright.

The Smell : Characteristically aromatic Folle Blanche, fresh and lively. Initial nose; floral of rose and violets quickly succeeded by fruity notes of fresh grapes and pear with a touch of vanilla.

The Taste : Very fruity, mild spice; cinnamon and nutmeg with a hint of cypress leaves. Perfect balance. Rare personality.

Serving Suggestions :

Delicious on its own, with ice or as a cocktail.