Review: Camus Cognac VSOP
Camus Cognac VSOP is made from a blend of eaux-de-vie, some coming from the cru of Borderies. The Borderies Cru is the smallest of the six winemaking regions of Cognac, and the Camus family is the regions largest land owner. Camus VSOP is aged for a minimum of 4 years in fine grain barrels low in tannins due to the “French light toasting” process which allows for a balance of oakiness and fresh flavors. For five generations the Camus family has been crafting cognac, starting with Jean Baptiste Camus who organized a consortium of cognac producers in 1863 under the name La Grande Marque. Camus VSOP is one of several cognacs in the Camus Intensely Aromatic line of cognac. Camus also produces a Borderies Signature, and Aromatic Gems line. The nose leads with vanilla, floral, and wood spice. Additional time brings out raisin, baked apple, caramel, and oak notes. The sweet grape, caramel, and vanilla entry is joined by pear building to a vanilla and baked apple peak. It fades with caramel, vanilla, fruit, and baking spice, and finishes lightly dry with grapefruit, vanilla, floral, and oak. Served chilled I pick up more fruit notes. At room temperature more caramel. Camus continues to impress throughout their entire cognac product line.
Made in Cognac France
40% Alcohol
Score: 93
Award: Gold Medal