Bache Gabrielsen VSOP Pure & Rustic Cognac

Bache Gabrielsen VSOP Pure & Rustic Cognac

After emigrating from Norway to France in pursuit of the woman who would eventually become his bride, Thomas Bache-Gabrielsen founded a distillery in the Cognac region of France in 1905. At the time, Thomas' father was an executive at Holmestrands Samlag for Br?ndevinshandel, the largest alcohol producer in Norway, and Thomas brought with him the traditions and techniques inherited from his family lineage. Today, Maison Bache-Gabrielsen is one of the last remaining, family-run cognac houses in France (the distillery is run by Herv Bache-Gabrielsen, Thomas' great-grandson). This VSOP is a blend of 75% Fins Bois and 25% Borderies cognac crus (cru is French term for growth zones) of France. These crus are ideal for the production of grapes used to make the cognac. Once the grapes from these crus are harvested, they are pressed and the remaining grape juice is fermented in stainless steel fermentation tanks. The resultant eaux de vie is then distilled twice through a traditional, alambic Charentais still. Bache-Gabrielsen's Pure & Rustic range of cognacs is a collaborative project with Cellar Master Jean-Philippe Bergier. Produced in a modern, light, fresh style, its richly fruited notes are deeply reminiscent of rustic life in Cognac. Both blue and white labels are used for the Pure & Rustic range. The white labels are of a very limited edition, with all the bottles being numbered. VSOP stands for "Very Superior Old Pale" Cognac, that is crafted from eaux-de-vie aged at least four years. Matured in oak casks for around 8 years this expression ispale gold in color, with fresh rich notes of bouquets of ripe fruit. It offers a rounded flavors with a distinctive, characterful finish. Pick up a bottle of this VSOP today!