Cognac from Prunier
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Prunier 20y Incl. Box
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Prunier 20y Incl. Box
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Prunier 20y is a French cognac with a very clear point of focus: age. The name says what matters most here, placing twenty years at the centre of the bottle's identity.
There is a quiet confidence in that kind of presentation. Prunier does not need a long list of claims in the supplied information; the combination of French origin, a 20-year age statement and 43% alcohol gives this cognac its shape and seriousness.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we would place Prunier 20y in front of someone looking for a cognac where maturity is the main attraction. It is a restrained, age-led choice rather than a bottle built around a loud story.
No specific tasting notes are provided for Prunier 20y, so it would not be appropriate to describe aromas, texture, (…)Prunier Borderies 1975 Incl. Box
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Prunier Borderies 1975 Incl. Box
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Prunier Borderies 1975 is a French cognac where the date immediately draws the eye. The 1975 reference is the distillation date, giving this bottle a clear sense of time and origin under the Prunier name.
The Borderies mention adds a specific identity to the release, while the available details remain pleasingly restrained: French cognac, distilled in 1975, with an alcoholic strength of 43.3%.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we would present through its essentials rather than through unnecessary embellishment. The house, the Borderies name and the year together create the interest.
No specific tasting notes have been provided for Prunier Borderies 1975. For that reason, we will not describe aromas, flavours, texture or (…)Prunier Folle Blanche B&s (Ideal For Cocktails & Mixing)
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Prunier Folle Blanche B&s (Ideal For Cocktails & Mixing)
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Prunier Folle Blanche B&s is a French cognac with a very clear purpose written into its name: cocktails and mixing. It is the kind of bottle to consider when cognac is being used as part of a drink rather than only served in the traditional after-dinner setting.
The Folle Blanche reference gives this Prunier its own identity, while the 43% strength gives it a firm enough presence for mixed serves. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a practical cognac choice for customers who want a French cognac base specifically suited to cocktail work.
Its appeal lies in that straightforward positioning: Prunier, Cognac, France, 43%, and a clear focus on mixing.
No detailed tasting notes are supplied for this cognac. The available information (…)Prunier Horizon Grande Champagne & Petite Champagne Incl. Box
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Prunier Horizon Grande Champagne & Petite Champagne Incl. Box
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Prunier Horizon Grande Champagne & Petite Champagne is a French cognac whose name immediately points to its origin. Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne are not hidden in the small print here; they form the core of how this Prunier presents itself.
Within the selection at Drankenshop Broekmans, this bottle stands out through its clear and restrained identity. Horizon is bottled at 43.5% alcohol, giving it a slightly more pronounced presence in the glass than the number alone might suggest.
For anyone who likes to choose cognac through producer, place and style rather than elaborate decoration, this is a bottle worth taking time with. The Horizon name gives the release a sense of openness, while Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne keep the focus firmly (…)Prunier Petite Champagne 1983 Incl. Box
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Prunier Petite Champagne 1983 Incl. Box
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Prunier Petite Champagne 1983 is a French cognac whose identity is built around a very clear point of origin: the 1983 distillation. That vintage reference gives the bottle a more specific sense of place and time than a cognac presented only through a general house style.
The Petite Champagne name is central to how this release presents itself. Prunier keeps the focus on the essentials: origin, year and strength. There is no need to dress it up with a long story when the label already gives the drinker something precise to explore.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of cognac we would point out to someone who appreciates defined, dated releases. With its French origin, 1983 distillation and bottling strength of 48.6%, it has a serious presence while (…)Prunier Singularite Incl. Box
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Prunier Singularite Incl. Box
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Prunier Singularite is a French cognac from Prunier with a deliberately focused presentation. The name gives the bottle its direction: a cognac positioned around its own identity rather than around a long list of technical details.
At 44% alcohol, it carries a little more presence on paper than the most understated cognac bottlings. For Drankenshop Broekmans, that makes it a noteworthy choice within the cognac selection for customers who are curious about expressions with a more individual feel.
No further production or maturation details are supplied, so the introduction is best kept precise: Prunier Singularite is a French cognac from Prunier, bottled at 44%, with its distinctiveness expressed most clearly through its name and presentation.
Prunier VS
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Prunier VS
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Prunier VS is a French cognac from Prunier, bottled at 40% alcohol. The available product details keep the focus simple: this is the VS release from Prunier, with no additional supplied information on specific origin, cask details or flavour description.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we would introduce it from that clear starting point: Prunier as the producer, France as the country of origin and cognac as the category. For customers looking specifically for Prunier VS, this bottle offers exactly that recognisable place within the cognac shelf.
No specific tasting notes have been supplied for Prunier VS. For that reason, we deliberately avoid describing aromas, palate development, texture or finish beyond what is supported by the available product data.Prunier VSOP Incl. Box
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Prunier VSOP Incl. Box
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Prunier VSOP is a French cognac from Prunier, bottled at 40% alcohol. The name gives a clear sense of what is in front of you: a VSOP cognac from a recognisable brand, with its French origin stated plainly.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, a bottle like this is valued for that clarity. There is no extended background information supplied here, but the essentials are direct and useful: Prunier, VSOP, cognac, France and 40% ABV. For someone specifically looking within the Prunier cognac range, it is a straightforward and well-defined choice.
No specific tasting notes have been provided for Prunier VSOP. For that reason, we keep the flavour description to the confirmed facts: this is a French cognac from Prunier, bottled at 40% alcohol.Prunier XO Extra Incl. Box
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Prunier XO Extra is a French cognac from Prunier, bottled at 40%. The name itself gives the clearest indication of its positioning: a Prunier cognac presented as XO Extra, with no further supplied details on origin, maturation or blend composition.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we prefer to describe a bottle like this with restraint and accuracy. For anyone specifically looking for a Prunier Cognac XO Extra, this is a straightforward expression within the French cognac category, presented without adding unsupported claims.
No specific tasting notes have been supplied for Prunier XO Extra. For that reason, no aromas, flavours, texture or finish are described beyond what is supported by the available product data.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about cognac
What is cognac?
Cognac is a French brandy made from white grapes and may only come from the Cognac region in France. It is double-distilled and then aged in oak barrels.
What is armagnac?
Armagnac comes from the Armagnac region, also in south-western France. Armagnac production began in the 14th century, making it the oldest brandy in France.
Like Cognac, Armagnac is made from white grapes, but here different grape varieties are often used, such as Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco Blanc. The main difference is in the distillation process: Armagnac is distilled in a continuous distillation column, resulting in a richer and more complex eau-de-vie with a higher alcohol content. After distillation, Armagnac matures in oak barrels. Armagnac is thus distilled once unlike cognac which is distilled twice at a lower temperature and has a higher alcohol content.
Armagnac has a more robust and powerful flavour profile than Cognac, with pronounced notes of dried fruits, plums, vanilla, and leather. Due to the single distillation, it retains more of the original grape flavours.
What is calvados?
Calvados originates from the region of Normandy in northern France. It has a long history dating back to the 16th century, and it is often considered a symbol of Norman culture.
Calvados is made from apples (and sometimes pears), unlike grapes for Cognac and Armagnac. The apples are pressed to make cider, which is then distilled. Distillation can take place once or twice, depending on the appellation. As with the other two drinks, the eau-de-vie then matures in oak barrels.
Calvados has a fresh and fruity character, with distinct apple and sometimes pear-like notes. After ageing, more complex flavours can develop, such as butterscotch, spices and nuts.
What is brandy?
Brandy is the general collective name for cognac, armagnac and calvados, among others. All three are French spirits, but the main differences are seen geographically and in the use of raw materials.
What is sherry?
Sherry is a fortified wine from southern Spain, more specifically around the city of Jerez de la Frontera in the region of Andalusia. The special feature of sherry is that wine alcohol is added during or after fermentation, increasing the alcohol content (usually around 15-20%) and also making the wine last longer.
There are different styles of sherry, each with its own character. Fino, for example, is light, dry and fresh (often with hints of almond and bread dough), while Oloroso is just richer, darker and nutty due to oxidative ageing. Amontillado is a bit in between: fresh under flor at first, then more complex through oxidation. On the sweet side, you have, for example, Pedro Ximénez (PX), an intensely sweet, syrupy sherry with flavours of sultanas and caramel.
Sherry is often underrated, but it is enormously versatile: from a fresh aperitif to a perfect companion with tapas, cheeses or even desserts. So it is not an "old people's drink", but just one of the most diverse and gourmet wine styles around.
What is Pineau Des Charentes?
Pineau des Charentes is a fortified wine from the Charente region in southwestern France, the same area known for its cognac production. It is not a wine in the traditional sense, but a mistelle-adrink made by mixing fresh grape juice with cognac. This combination stops fermentation, preserving the natural sweetness of the grape juice and giving the drink its distinctive sweet, rich and aromatic profile.
Pineau des Charentes is available in both white and red varieties. White Pineau is made from white grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Folle Blanche, while the red variant derives its deep colour and fruity aromas from grapes such as Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It has a unique flavour that is not directly comparable to other drinks, but it does share characteristics with some well-known fortified wines:
- Port: Like port, Pineau is sweet and fortified, but Pineau tends to be lighter and fruitier.
- Sherry (Pedro Ximénez or Amontillado): White Pineau sometimes has the honeyed sweetness of PX sherry, but with a fresher touch.
- Madeira: Due to aging in oak, Pineau shares certain nutty and caramel-like notes with madeira.
- Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise: For those who like sweet dessert wines with floral and fruity aromas, Pineau is an excellent alternative.
What do VS, VSOP and XO mean?
These are age indications for the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend. The older, the more complex and softer the flavour usually becomes.
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VS (Very Special): aged for a minimum of 2 years
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VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale): aged for a minimum of 4 years
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XO (Extra Old): aged for a minimum of 10 years (used to be 6 years)
These age designations are officially regulated by the appellation. This is not the case with rum, for example, in most cases.
What is the difference between cognac, brandy, armagnac and calvados?
Brandy is the general collective name for cognac, armagnac and calvados, among others. All three are French spirits, but the main differences are seen geographically and in the use of raw materials.
Cognac must come from the Cognac region and be made from specific grapes. Armagnac, in turn, comes from the Armagnac region in south-western France and is also made from grapes. Finally, Calvados comes from the Calvados region in Normandy and, unlike the other two, is made from apples and pears.
There are also differences in terms of distillation and maturation: Cognac uses double distillation in alambics, Armagnac a single continuous distillation, and Calvados can undergo both single and double distillation. Cognac and Calvados must be aged for a minimum of two years, while for Armagnac it is at least one year.
How do you drink cognac?
There are several ways to enjoy cognac. Traditionally, it is drunk at room temperature from a tulip-shaped glass such as a snifter. With an ice cube, the aromas become less heavy and even in cocktails, cognac is on the rise.
Does cognac get even better in the bottle?
No, like most spirits, cognac also matures solely in the barrel. Once the cognac is bottled, the ageing also stops. So an old bottle of cognac does not automatically improve with age.
How long can an opened bottle of cognac keep?
An opened bottle of cognac undergoes the same process as other spirits. Usually, you can keep an opened bottle for a very long time, up to several years. But cognac can also be subject to oxidation, a natural process that is started and intensified as soon as there is too much air/oxygen in the bottle in relation to the spirit. To avoid this, it is best to transfer the cognac into a smaller, airtight bottle or fill the bottle with marbles to reduce the proportion of air in the bottle. Never use glass decanters with glass stoppers, as these do not seal airtight and therefore do not prevent the oxidation process.
Which grapes are used for cognac?
The main grape variety is Ugni Blanc. This is by far the most commonly used grape variety for cognac, and produces a fresh, acidic wine that is ideal for distilling. In addition, cognac can also be made from the Folle Blanche and Colombard grape varieties.
Where can I buy cognac?
You can even buy cognac in supermarkets these days. But if you are looking for a good cognac, one that is tasty, qualitative and layered, then Drankenshop Broekmans is the place to be. In our range, you will find more than 200 different cognacs in all possible price categories, from a basic "everyday cognac" to the most exclusive eau-de-vie.
