Frapin Cognac Extra is a mature and contemplative expression, crafted exclusively from Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie and drawn from very old reserves of the house. It represents a level of aging beyond XO, with long time in oak shaping a deep, nuanced profile.
The aroma is rich and complex, marked by dried fruits, fig, walnut, leather, and subtle notes of spice and rancio. On the palate it is silky and layered, with remarkable depth, balance, and a lingering finish that evolves gradually.
The influence of oak is fully integrated, supporting rather than dominating the spirit. This is a Cognac intended for experienced drinkers, emphasizing complexity, maturity, and the quiet elegance of extended aging.
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Cognac Frapin is one of the oldest and most respected family-owned Cognac houses, with a history dating back to 1270, making it unique in the Cognac region. The estate is based at Château de Fontpinot, in the heart of the Grande Champagne cru, and Frapin is among the few producers working exclusively with grapes from its own vineyards.
Production is fully integrated, covering everything from Ugni Blanc cultivation to distillation in copper pot stills and long maturation in French oak barrels. Frapin cognacs are known for their precision, elegance and clear expression of terroir, offering aromas of ripe fruit, floral notes, honey and subtle spice.
The house is widely recognized for producing cognacs with strong aging potential and a distinctive, refined identity valued by connoisseurs and collectors worldwide.
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