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Frapin
The Frapin family can trace their roots in the Cognac region to 1210. They began as vine-growers, and then began distilling their own spirits. Frapin is now in the enviable position of being the largest single-estate in the Grande Champagne region of Cognac, with generations of experience and tradition on which to draw. In early 2007, Jean-Pierre Cointreau took over the running of the business.
The estate covers 300ha of vineyards, officially listed as Premier Grand Cru du Cognac. Two hundred hectares are planted to Ugni Blanc. The soil here is identical to that found in Reims - crumbly, chalky, hence the area's name 'Grande Champagne'.
Frapin is renowned for its intense, wonderfully balanced and flavoursome cognacs. These are rich, long-lived spirts that display extraordinary complexity of aroma and depth of flavour. Each individual spirit is left to mature to its own optimum condition. The fairly small scale of production also allows the family to hold generous stocks of mature spirits.
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Multimillésime Edition 5 is a skillful blend of three exceptional vintages, 1982, 1986 and 1989. Cellar Master Patrice Piveteau set about exploring the precious Frapin collection of vintages to define the aromas of Multimillésime Edition 5.
He was attracted by the 1982 vintage’s noble rancio flavour, enhanced by notes of dry fruits uplifted by Brazil nut and hazelnut, plus a wild zest of spices. He was then drawn to 1986, which delivers the counterpoint with fine floral episodes, especially iris, and fruity notes steeped in flavours of grapefruit and fig, all complemented by dashes of vanilla. And finally 1989, set in a fine shroud of flowers, dry apricot and compote of quince, adds a delicate finishing touch to the fine sensorial perspective of this superb Cognac. This cognac needs to be left to breathe in the glass after serving in order to unfold its tremendous potential. Add a small drop of water to release its alluring aromas.
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