A good, intense, VSOP aged for slightly longer than a VS, this is designed for the contemporary brandy market. Exclusif is very fruity & rich working great in cocktails. It opens sweet with notes of fruit, sherry & ginger ale; the palate bitter & dry with notes of beer, grape & sherry; while the finish is candied with notes of grape, syrup & salt. September 2017
About this bottle
This VSOP from Courvoisier uses grapes grown in four of the allowable six regions in Cognac: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fin Bois, and Borderies. This VSOP is said to contain brandies ranging from 5 to 15 years of age. The bottle is specifically designed to be a better fit in bartenders' hands and the blend is suited for cocktail use.
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Not VSOP, but still pretty good. Very mellow and smooth. Light notes of oak, cherry, fig, and plum.
80,young with experience
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