Francois Voyer Pineau Des Charentes Rose

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 strength and qualities suitable for long aging. François Voyer Cognac is a family-run Cognac house that is passionate about every detail of production. The Cognac house François Voyer was transferred in 2017 to its cellar master and oenologist Pierre Vaudon, in order to ensure the preservation of 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 with the first aromas from the oak 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, cedarwood). The vineyards are located in Verrières and Ambleville and have been producing cognac since 1870. Mainly Ugni blanc is planted, but recently Folle Blanche has also been reintroduced, though we must be patient 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 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 stock. Through natural evaporation, these cognacs reach 40% vol in 50 to 60 years. Regularly, distilled water is added to the youngest blends. As a result, young, reduced cognacs will be less dense in flavor than old cognacs concentrated through natural evaporation. The range is classic, with a selection of younger expressions, but also exceptionally old blends and vintage bottles. The house of Voyer values traditional knowledge and pays great attention to perfectionism. This, combined with hard work, makes for an excellent match. Absolutely one of our favorite cognac houses, as they succeed brilliantly in maintaining a very high standard across the entire range and bottling uncompromising and very recognizable quality.

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