Cognac "Frapen" is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages. The first mention of it dates back to 1270. All true connoisseurs of quality alcohol products are required to know about this product.
The brandy house was founded by the Frapen family. More than 700 years have passed since the company’s opening, during which time more than 20 generations of its owners managed to change, and the brand itself has become the most recognizable on the planet.
Names and Awards
Cognac "Frapen" began to produce a family with the same name - the oldest genus of French Charente. In 1696, Pierre Frapan, the pharmacist of the royal family, received as a gift a castle with excellent vineyards that grew in the best region of Cognac - Grand Champagne. From this event begins the long history of the brandy company Frapin.
Today the head of the concern is Mrs. Beatrice Cuentro - the direct successor of the Frapenov. Thanks to her, even today, the Frapen cognac is made according to ancient family traditions. Only highly professional and most experienced blenders and craftsmen work on the preparation of products.
The most talented blender of the cognac house and the whole of France is Olivier Polt, who makes every possible effort to ensure that the final product is even more high-quality and tasty. Cognac "Frapen" has received countless different prizes and awards at various world competitions. So, in 1885 at the World Fair in New Orleans, the drink was awarded the Diploma of the highest category, in 1910 in Brussels at the Company's World Exhibition a gold medal was awarded. In 1927, another gold medal was presented at an exhibition in Madrid. Application in the production of the best Uni Blanc grape varieties is a feature of the unique style of Frapin cognacs.
Cognac Frapin VSOP
Today the assortment of brandy products "Frapen" is huge. One of the most popular types is Cognac “Frapen VSOP” - a product that contains alcohols with at least ten years of aging. This drink will surprise you with its hue, taste and aroma. It is distinguished by an aristocratic and rich amber-honey color with spicy, plentiful overflows of priceless red gold.
The taste of Frapin VSOP is full and deep. It is dominated by notes of prunes, thick caramel, ripe cedar, heather honey, toasted hazelnuts, licorice root and a small amount of spicy spices. The drink has a slightly sweet, but very rich aroma with soft accents of fresh cream and candied dried fruit.
Grapes for "Frapen VSOP" are harvested only by hand, and in its preparation the most insignificant technological nuances are observed.
Brandy brand with marking XO
Another popular variety of drinks from the company Frapin is cognac "Frapen XO". It can become the most beloved alcoholic drink for a person. The total age of the alcohols included in the product exceeds 20 years. But first, these alcohols are stored in new barrels for six months, after which they are transferred to old containers, where they are, until they are 20 years old.
Enjoying the fragrance Frapin XO, one can note the presence of notes of exotic fruits, hawthorn, caramel, vanilla, and wild flowers. The drink is characterized by a wonderful taste and a long finish. Among the main notes are oranges, an old porto and candied apricots.
This brandy is ideal for use with friends or at a party. In London in 1998, at the International Wine Exhibition, this particular variety won the gold medal and prize in its category.
The youngest cognac
The youngest drink in the Frapin cognac line is the Frapen VS cognac. Alcohols used for the preparation of aircraft range from four to six years. Skillful crossing of spirits allows you to get an unusual, slightly bitter taste of the drink. Frapin VS is considered the most popular brandy in the southwestern part of France. At a drink temperature of 12 degrees, the thinnest faces are fully revealed. In the best way "Frapen Sun" is combined with coffee and a cigar.
The taste of the product reveals notes of candied dried fruit, grated cinnamon, a bouquet of spring flowers, tart oak shavings, a passing haze and licorice root. Cognac is distinguished by a rich honey-amber hue with brightly traced golden-copper reflections.
"Tasty" afterword
Cognac "Frapen" reviews from people who have tried it, gets only good. Many of them say that this is a gourmet drink and can only be consumed in an appropriate setting. According to most people, it is indecent to drink Frapin with a cheap snack.
People like the amazing aftertaste left by the French drink, they note its aroma and delicate taste, which seems to play with taste buds and makes you unravel what ingredients are in the product.
After you try Frapen, you will be very critical of other brands and everywhere you will begin to look for a hint of a product from ancient French manufacturers. This is the opinion of those who have tried Frapin.