Francois Voyer Extra Engraved Carafe Incl. Box

The 28 hectares of vineyards owned by François Voyer are located in the Grande Champagne region, the Premier Cru of Cognac, known for producing eaux-de-vie with aromatic intensity and qualities suitable for long aging. François Voyer Cognac is a family-run Cognac house passionate about every detail of production. The François Voyer Cognac house was transferred 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 by the first aromas of the oak wood from the barrels after distillation. 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, cedarwood). The vineyards are located in Verrières and Ambleville, and cognac has been produced there since 1870. Mostly Ugni blanc is planted. But recently, Folle Blanche was also reintroduced, we still have to be patient for the first results. 10% to 20% of each harvest is aged 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 Gâvre 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 cellars of François Voyer. One liter of cognac evaporates from the stock every hour. 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 than old cognacs that have been concentrated by natural evaporation. The range is classic, with a series of younger expressions, but also exceptionally old blends and vintage bottles. The Voyer house cherishes traditional knowledge and has great attention to perfectionism. This, combined with hard work, results in a perfect match. Absolutely one of our favorite cognac houses as they brilliantly manage to set the bar very high across the entire range and bottle absolutely uncompromising and highly recognizable quality.

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