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Guillon-Painturaud VSOP Grande Champagne Cognac
Guillon-Painturaud

Guillon-Painturaud VSOP Grande Champagne Cognac

3.83 Decent

15 reviews15 ratings

90 critic score Above average for brandy

Brandy Cognac Grande Champagne No age statement 40% ABV

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About this bottle

Guillon-Painturaud, a family-owned cognac grower-producer, has had its estate in the family since 1610. The brand stopped selling to large cognac houses in the 1970s and has since bottled its cognac under its own name, a practice that was revolutionary at the time and remains very uncommon in the region. After fermentation, the wine, made from estate-grown ugni blanc, is distilled unfiltered. The resulting eau-de-vie matures in custom French oak barrels from the Limousin and Tronçais forests. The brand's VSOP is aged an average of 15 years, significantly longer than the 4-year minimum for the category. No additives are included before bottling at 80 proof.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Fruity 70
Sweet 65
Floral 60
Rich 45
Woody 45
Nutty 40
Oily 30
Rancio 25

Reviews

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Dwight Lindley 4.0

An elegant Cognac from France, estate-bottled and crafted from Ugni Blanc grapes with a minimum of 4 years aging. Its aromatic introduction presents notes of pear, elderflower, and vanilla. A delicate and balanced progression reveals hints of orange, peach, Chamomile, Grappa, vanilla, toffee, orange blossom, and fruit tarts. The conclusion is a rich, medium-length finish featuring almond, honey, and caramel. December 2019 / April 2020 / January 2021

Maryam Mcclellan 4.0

A light cognac, very fruity with abundant orange and mango, complemented by some honey and toffee. Minimal oak or wood influence is present, making it a very easy cognac to savor.

Jamison Rainey 4.0

A light yet vibrant fruity aroma, a fruit explosion upfront followed by notes of vanilla, then spice. A pleasant finish lingers with apricot notes.

Charlene Solis 3.0

Not very good. It's somewhat smooth but excessively sweet, tasting almost like liquid candy sprinkles.

Ariella Laughlin 3.5

A boozy aroma of white grapes, with a very fruity body.

Kailey Lombardo 4.0

Reminiscent of sherry, with a gentle sweetness.

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