Ragnaud Sabourin VSOP

Ragnaud Sabourin VSOP

Brandy: Cognac
From: Grande Champagne
House: Ragnaud Sabourin
Style: Single distillery
Colour: Amber rose
ABV: 41%

N: Camphor, raisins, black tea, butter, hints of peach.

M: Medium body, cool, astringent, thickens slightly.

T: Bitter sweet. Raisins, butter, blueberries, peaches, camphor, hints of cinnamon.

F: Medium. Peaches, raisins, cinnamon, hints of sea salt.

Comments:

My first cognac from this rather small house, with exclusive vineyards in the Grande Champagne region. All very exciting!

This cognac is rather herbal, with big bass notes of camphor, alongside buttery fruit. The camphor is almost acrid in its intensity, but in a good way. It's bittersweet, intense and flavourful, fading to a spicy, salty finish. Excellent stuff.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.