{"product_id":"barrel-top-range-tasting-with-frapin-cognac-saturday-24th-october-2026","title":"Barrel-Top Range Tasting with Frapin Cognac - Saturday 24th October 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaste the Frapin range at this free event. No tickets required!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein Vineyard is based in the heart of Grand Champagne – 1st Cru has been transmitted over the centuries . This  exceptional terroir give the Cognac all the quality of Grand Champagne  : richness, complexity and elegance of the aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry the range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrapin VSOP Grande Champagne Cognac\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade entirely on the family’s single estate which includes 240 hectares of vines  surrounding the Château de Fontpinot.  The whole property lies in the Grande Champagne area which is regarded as Cognac’s best appellation.  This cognac is exclusively from the wine-making estate at the heart of Cognac's Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cognac is golden amber in colour.  It develops a fruity grape and floral bouquet characteristic of Grande Champagne.  There is also a discreet hint of vanilla from the tannin in the oak barrels in which it matures.  The persistence of the flavours reflects a balance and a maturity that is already clearly marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrapin 15-Year-Old XO Grande Champagne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis XO, Cask Strength Cognac from Frapin is designed to appeal to a new audience of whisky drinkers, taking phrases and age statements in the style of whisky and applying them to an utterly fabulous Grande Champagne XO Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15YO is aromatically complex with notes of freshly cut wood, vanilla and black tea evolving to dried flowers. \u003cspan\u003eThe palate offers flavours of dried fruits, toast and a lingering finish with touches of spice. Robust and complex, yet with archetypal Frapin elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrapin Cigar Blend XO Grande Champagne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent winner of 'Best XO Cognac' at The Cognac Masters, the Frapin Cigar Blend is a rich, voluptuos and seductive tipple.  Mahogany-coloured with copper highlights, the nose offers vanilla and dried fruits notes with walnuts and hazelnuts.  On the palate, roundness and richness with great length due to a very special distillation on fine lees.  ''Exceptional with a cigar, but just as good without'', says Patrice Piveteau, Cellar Master.  He's not wrong!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: The Spirits Room\u003cbr\u003eDate: Saturday 24th October 2026\u003cbr\u003eTime: 11:00am - 4:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Spirits Room","offers":[{"title":"One Ticket","offer_id":58525694493055,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/6089\/8038\/files\/Frapin_Barrel_Top_Sat_24th_October_2026.jpg?v=1790352869","url":"https:\/\/thespiritsroom.co.uk\/products\/barrel-top-range-tasting-with-frapin-cognac-saturday-24th-october-2026","provider":"The Spirits Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}