Francois Voyer XO Gold Carafe 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 long aging. François Voyer Cognac is a family-run Cognac house, passionate about every detail of production. The Cognac house François Voyer was handed over in 2017 to its cellar master and oenologist Pierre Vaudon, with the aim of preserving 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 from the oak barrels. This combination reveals floral aromas in the young cognacs, which then evolve 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 found in Verrières and Ambleville, and cognac has been produced here since 1870. Mainly Ugni blanc is planted. But recently, Folle Blanche was also reintroduced, for which we must wait patiently for the first results. 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 Gâvre, or Reno Valdieu. The natural atmosphere in the cellars is more or less humid and influences the finesse or smoothness 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 stock. Through natural evaporation, these cognacs reach 40% abv in 50 to 60 years. Distilled water is regularly added to the youngest blends. As a result, young, reduced cognacs will be less full-flavored than old cognacs that have been concentrated through natural evaporation. The range is classic, with an array of younger expressions, but also exceptionally old blends and vintage bottles. The Voyer house cherishes traditional knowledge and pays enormous attention to perfection. Combined with hard work, this makes for an excellent 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 very recognizable quality.

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