COURCEL
COURCEL Cognac is produced from grapes grown on the limestone slopes of the Fins and Bons Bois regions in Cognac, Charente, France. Its double distillation and long ageing create an elegant and balanced bouquet.
Range
COURCEL Cognac VS
40%
20 cl | 70 cl
COURCEL Cognac VS (Very Special) is produced from Ugni Blanc grapes from Fins and Bons Bois, distilled in Charentais pot stills and matured for a minimum of two years in oak casks.
Elaboration
The certified Cognac region, which was created in 1909, is in South-West France, in Charente-Maritime. COURCEL Cognac VS is produced from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the Fins and Bons Bois sub-regions. The grape juice is distilled twice in traditional Charentais pot stills. The first distillation is known as the brouillis and produces a spirit with an ABV of 28-32%. The second distillation, known as the ‘bonne chauffe’, then produces a spirit at 72% ABV. Finally, the cognac is aged in French oak barrels for a minimum of 2 years where it develops woody aromas and notes of vanilla and prune.
Cocktails
Cognac Summit
Add a few ice cubes to a stemmed glass. Pour in the COURCEL Cognac VS and lemonade, and garnish with a twist of lime.
- COURCEL Cognac VS
4 cl - lemonade
6 cl - fresh lime
1 zest
Stinger
Pour the COURCEL Cognac VS and white peppermint liqueur into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and serve garnished with fresh mint leaves.
- COURCEL Cognac VS
2 cl - mint liqueur
1 cl - fresh mint leaves
Lancer Franc
Pour the COURCEL Cognac VS, orange juice and strawberry liqueur into a cocktail shaker with ice. Serve in a stemmed glass with a twist of lemon.
- COURCEL Cognac VS
2 cl - orange juice CARAIBOS
9 cl - Strawberry liqueur
1 cl - fresh lime juice
1 zest
Ginger twist
Pour the COURCEL Cognac VS straight into a glass over ice. Top up with ginger ale. Finish with a twist of lemon and a dash of bitters.
- COURCEL Cognac VS
4 cl - ginger ale
14 cl - fresh lemon juice
- bitter
4 dashes