Bardinet Brandy VSOP - 36% ABV, 70CL - Expertly Distilled, Premium Quality French Brandy - Patiently Matured in Oak Casks - Enjoy Neat, on Ice or in a Long Drink

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The House of Bardinet was founded in 1857 when Paul Bardinet, a 20-year-old Frenchman from Limoges, realised his vision of creating quality spirits for all to enjoy. Driven by his passion, Bardinet began to thrive and soon its craft was recognised with awards at international exhibitions. A Gold medal was also awarded to Chateau Vartely Aqua Vie Rachiu de Tescovina. This brandy is made in Moldova, and was described as having a nose of “pot pourri – quite aromatic”. The palate brought more floral aromatic flavours, with “some peppery spice and bold flavour”. California is well-known for its seemingly countless wineries. So it only makes sense that there would be a great many brandies produced there as well. German Robin is one of the best. Its flagship expression, simply called Germain Robin Brandy, is distilled using Pruhlo Charentais Pot Stills and aged in Limousin oak barrels known for its notes of dried fruits, oak, and vanilla. It’s one of the hardest brandies to find in Australia, but those in America should have no trouble finding it in their local bottle shop. The 10-year-old was found to have a “delicious mouthfeel”, with “caramel, dark chocolate, good structure and a lovely warming finish”.

Rodell Napoleon is marked as a VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) but as its namesake suggests, the brandy is Napoleon grade, meaning the youngest contribution of the final product is aged somewhere in between the VSOP and XO minimum maturation requirements of four to six years. 3. How much is a bottle of Napoleon brandy? The abreviations VSOP and XO are also defined in full on the label to enhance consumer understanding. Today, Bardinet is crafted with passion at its Domaine de Fleurenne estate. Bardinet is is one of the world’s top 10 best-selling brandies and is among the the top three best-selling brandies in duty free and global travel retail.One of the world’s top-selling international brandies, Bardinet is created following traditional French processes. To highlight its ties to tradition, Bardinet launched a distinctive bottle shape, enhanced label design and new advertising campaign, which features the tagline ‘Crafted with French passion’. The fifth Gold was awarded to Seven Tails Brandy XO. Tasting notes included aromas of “fruit, raisins and a hint of orange peel”, with the palate delivering “more orange peel, vanilla, oak, a little clove and warming spice”. Five Silver medals completed the opening round, with medallists including Seven Tails Spiced, which had flavours of “warm spice, vanilla and cinnamon”, and St-Rémy XO, which had a “bold and expressive nose” and “silky, sweet” palate. While the medallists were celebrated by both panels, the judges noted they would have enjoyed better integration of flavours from some products in this category, and a more “judicious, careful use of sugar” at times. The judges noticed an increase in innovation across the brandy category To celebrate the brand’s French heritage, the new design also features the house’s founding date, the signature of its founder Paul Bardinet, and a traditional eagle emblem. Bardinet Brandy: crafted with passion Team two was chaired by Matt Chambers, spirits writer and co-founder of the Whisky For Everyone blog. He was accompanied by: Evan Prousaefs, bar manager at London’s Sexy Fish; and Dr Winnie Bowman, Cape wine master, wine and spirits judge and writer.

At the turn of the 20th century, Bardinet was being run by Paul Bardinet’s son, Edouard Bardinet, and was based in Bordeaux, France. Brandy and cognac are truly a connoisseur's choice when it comes to distilled spirits. Their smooth, warming character makes them excellent for sipping after meals, while VSOP (very superior old pale) is best served as an apéritif. Or you can give a proper end to your dinner with a glass of calvados. Sweet and fruity, this apple brandy pairs well with rich desserts like chocolate cake and tiramisu.At the annual Brandy Masters blind tasting, the aim is to separate the brands bottling inadequate liquid and those creating intriguing points of difference through delicious, medal-worthy spirits. Bertet and her team skillfully maintain the brandy’s aromatic balance and consistent quality as they bring to life the mellow delicacy of Bardinet VSOP and the unique smoothness of Bardinet XO. One of the “big four” cognac houses, Remy Martin has been producing award-winning cognacs since its inception in 1724. Cognacs produced by Remy Martin have a Cognac Fine Champagne appellation. This means that they only use eau de vie made from Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne crus. While the brand has a whole line of cognacs, one of its most popular is its VSOP. Known for its flavours of licorice, dried fruits, vanilla, and caramel, it’s a must-try cognac. Following traditional French processes, Bardinet distils its eaux-de-vie from grapes. The spirit is then matured in oak barrels in four ageing cellars at Bardinet’s home on the Domaine de Fleurenne estate in France. Maturation in oak casks develops the complexity and roundness of the eaux-de-vie.

From there, the judges shifted to brandies from South Africa, where two Silver medallists were discovered. Distell collected the awards for its Van Ryn’s 12 Years Old Single Pot Still Brandy, and Van Ryn’s 10 Years Old Single Pot Still Brandy.To celebrate the brand’s French heritage, the new design also features the house’s founding date, the signature of its founder Paul Bardinet, and a traditional eagle emblem. The abreviations VSOP and XO are also defined in full on the label to enhance consumer understanding. The 2023 edition of the tasting took place at The Carriage in the Great Northern Hotel, in King’s Cross, London. Judges were split into two panels, the first of which was chaired by Melita Kiely, editor of The Spirits Business, and chair of The Global Spirits Masters Competitions (The GSMC). She was joined by: Ruchira Neotia, partner – Collectivino; and Ed Bates, founder of Distilled London. The tasting started with a round of Other French Brandies, exploring those products that sit outside of any French brandies with appellations (such as Cognac, Armagnac, and Calvados). Five Gold medals left the judges happy, four of which came from La Martiniquaise-Bardinet. French brandy Beehive XO bagged a Gold award for its aroma of “dates and fresh, loose tobacco”, leading to flavours of “dried fruits, a touch of spice and apricot” on the palate.