Frapin 1982 Grande Champagne Cognac / 40 Year Old
- Distillery
- Frapin
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £189
- Tasting notes
- Dried Fruit, Honey, Citric, Old Wood
- Description
- Frapin's 1982 vintage represents four decades of evolution in French oak, capturing the complexity of Grande Champagne terroir at 40.6% abv. The palate reveals candied orange peel, caramelised apple, and subtle spice notes of liquorice and nutmeg, underpinned by a woody structure that never overwhelms the spirit's freshness. A refined digestif for those who appreciate aged cognac's marriage of fruit and oak.
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Frapin 1982 Grande Champagne Cognac / 40 Year Old is a from Frapin (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, heavily oaked and sweet character — dried fruit, honey, citric, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Frapin's 1982 vintage represents four decades of evolution in French oak, capturing the complexity of Grande Champagne terroir at 40.6% abv. The palate reveals candied orange peel, caramelised apple, and subtle spice notes of liquorice and nutmeg, underpinned by a woody structure that never overwhelms the spirit's freshness. A refined digestif for those who appreciate aged cognac's marriage of fruit and oak.
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