Francois Voyer VSOP Incl. Box

The 28 hectares of vineyards belonging to François Voyer are located in the Grande Champagne region, the Premier Cru of Cognac, known for producing eaux-de-vie with aromatic power and qualities suitable for extended aging. François Voyer Cognac is a family-run cognac house passionate about every detail of production. The François Voyer cognac house was passed on in 2017 to its cellar master and oenologist Pierre Vaudon, to preserve its identity. Their cognacs develop the typical aromas as they age. The notes of pear, banana, or even blackberry in the white eaux-de-vie are quickly complemented after distillation by the first aromas of the oak barrels. This combination reveals floral aromas in the young cognacs, which then develop into fruity notes (peaches, plums, apricots, walnuts, and hazelnuts). The maturation process leads to spicy (cinnamon, pepper) and complex notes (leather, incense, cedar). The vineyards are located in Verrières and Ambleville and have been producing cognac since 1870. The main planted variety is Ugni blanc. But recently, Folle Blanche has also been reintroduced, and we need to be patient for the first results. Ten to twenty percent of each harvest ages 3 years in new barrels and is then transferred to old barrels to refine the aromas. For this, they use French oak from the Limousin region, as well as from forests such as Bercèe, Le Gêvre, or Reno Valdieu. The natural atmosphere in the cellars is more or less humid and influences the finesse or suppleness of the bouquet. Humidity softens the eaux-de-vie, while dry cellars refine them. Every year, 10,000 bottles evaporate from the François Voyer cellars. In one hour, one liter of cognac evaporates from the stock. Through natural evaporation, these cognacs reach 40% alc./vol in 50 to 60 years. Distilled water is regularly added to the youngest blends. As a result, young reduced cognacs will be less dense in flavor than old cognacs concentrated through natural evaporation. The range is classic, with a variety of younger expressions, but also exceptionally old assemblages and vintage bottles. The Voyer house cherishes traditional know-how and pays enormous attention to perfectionism. This, combined with hard work, creates an excellent match. Absolutely one of our favorite cognac houses as they succeed brilliantly in maintaining an exceptionally high standard throughout their entire range and bottle uncompromising and highly recognizable quality.

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