Guide : Reading a Cognac Label

Before cognac can be sold to the public, it must be aged in oak barrels for at least two years. Knowing how to read a cognac label is extremely importan since it gives every bit of information on a cognac you are about to purchase.

According to BNIC (Bureau National Interprofessional du Cognac) cognac can be divided into three grades :

1. V.S (Very Special) : Cognac whose youngest eau-de-vie is at least two years old.
2. V.S.O.P (Very Superior Old Pale) : Cognac whose youngest eau-de-vie is at least four years old.
3. X.O (Extra Old) : Cognac whose youngest eau-de-vie is at least six years old.

We found a very handy guide on reading cognac label that contains every information you need to know regarding cognac labels. We have embedded the document below for you to take a look at. If you would like to save a PDF version onto you computer please click here.

Reading a Cognac Label – Free Legal Forms

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A few other cognac related guides :

• Beginner’s Guide To Cognac
• Difference Between Cognac and Armagnac
• History Of Cognac (Cognac Timeline)
• Beginner’s Guide To Drinking Cognac
• Cognac Facts

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