Francois Voyer Hors D'Age Incl. Box

The 28 hectares of vineyards of 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 long-term aging. François Voyer Cognac is a family-run Cognac house that is passionate about every detail of the production. The François Voyer Cognac house was transferred in 2017 to its cellar master and oenologist Pierre Vaudon, in order 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 supplemented after distillation with the first aromas from the oak wood of the barrels. This combination reveals floral aromas in the young cognacs, which then develop into fruity aromas (peaches, plums, apricots, walnuts, and hazelnuts). The aging process leads to spicy (cinnamon, pepper) and complex notes (leather, incense, cedar wood). The vineyards are located in Verrières and Ambleville and cognac has been produced there since 1870. Primarily Ugni blanc is planted, but recently Folle Blanche has been reintroduced and for the first results we will have to be patient. 10% to 20% of each harvest matures for 3 years in new barrels and then in old barrels to refine the aromas. For this they use French oak from the Limousin region, but also from forests such as Bercée, Le Gévre or Reno Valdieu. The natural atmosphere in the cellars is more or less humid and affects the finesse or suppleness of the bouquet. Humidity softens the eaux-de-vie, while dry cellars refine them. Each year, 10,000 bottles evaporate from the cellars of François Voyer. In 1 hour, 1 liter of cognac evaporates from the stocks. Through natural evaporation, these cognacs reach 40% 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 compared to old cognacs that are concentrated by natural evaporation. The range is classic, with a variety of younger expressions, as well as exceptionally old blends and vintage bottles. The house of Voyer cherishes traditional knowledge and pays great attention to perfectionism. This, combined with hard work, makes for a great match. Absolutely one of our favorite cognac houses, as they succeed wonderfully in maintaining a very high standard throughout the entire range and bottling absolute uncompromising and highly recognizable quality.

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