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A. de Fussigny Cognac comes from the French region of Grande Champagne. The brand does not belong to the elite category, but it is distinguished by its noble character, bright taste and worthy quality.
The A. de Fussigny distillery has been delighting consumers with quality cognacs for over 200 years.
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History of cognac A. de Fussigny
A small company was founded in 1814 on the banks of the Charente River – in the very center of cognac production. The owners of the plant set themselves the goal of combining traditional French developments in products with the best modern innovations.
There are many white spots and mysterious legends in the history of the brand. According to one version, the name of the famous cognacs from Grand Champagne was given by a simple Italian merchant who came to France to establish trade relations. Having tasted local drinks, Alfonso Fussini, who later changed his surname to Fussigny (in the French manner), first started exporting, and then the production of distillates.
It is said that he found truly outstanding specimens for his collection in different parts of the region. The tireless trader gave all his strength to the improvement of cognacs and the development of his own brand, which could not go unnoticed. Inexpensive, but high-quality drinks A. de Fussigny began to be in demand.
A significant contribution to the development of the Maison de Fussigny was made by the hereditary cognac master Alain Royer, who in 1989 sold his share in Louis Royer and devoted himself to a new project. It is thanks to a professional blender that A. de Fussigny cognacs have been appreciated in many countries of the world. Around the same time, the company, which did not have its own vineyards, entered into an agreement with more than a thousand growers for uninterrupted supplies of raw materials.
Since 2008, the cognac house “A. de Fussigny” belongs to the Russian trading house “Aroma”, and the famous drink is still produced in Grande Champagne.
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The specifics of the production of cognac A. de Fussigny
The main pride of the A. de Fussigny brand is high quality raw materials. Grape varieties Uni Blanc and Folle Blanche (the most popular in cognac production) are harvested in the prestigious regions of Petite and Grande Champagne. The peculiarity of these territories is the high content of chalk rocks, which, in combination with a warm, humid climate and high mineral content of the soil, provides the best conditions for the ripening of fragrant fruits. Grapes harvested in Grande Champagne have optimal sugar content, balanced tannins, bright taste, which give cognacs fullness, sophistication and complexity of the bouquet.
When creating drinks, the house of A. de Fussigny does not rely on volume, but on the quality of products. For the production of distillates, “Charentes alambiks” are used here – distillation stills made by hand from copper. Six of them were made back in the middle of the XNUMXth century, today they give the richest spirits with a long aftertaste.
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The distillation is performed twice, separating in the second stage the very heart of the distillate, which after aging (at least 2 years) will turn into a flavored drink.
For cognac maturation, oak barrels are used: first – young, then – old. Thus, the amount of tannins is gradually reduced, fully revealing the taste of the product.
The cellars of the distillery are located on the banks of the Charente, which guarantees an optimal level of humidity.
The vintage distillates are carefully selected by vintage to achieve the highest concentration of aromatics to convey A. de Fussigny’s unique style of harmony, softness and finesse. Such samples are poured into special bottles signed by the assemblage master and packaged in a gift box.
Types of cognacs A. de Fussigny
The brand collection includes 4 lines of drinks:
Creation Range
EXTRA.
Made from 35-year-old spirits from the Grande Champagne region. Colour: amber gold with copper and mahogany tones. The powerful bouquet is filled with aromas of pastries, spices, candied fruit, licorice, mushrooms, resin, coconut and herbs. The taste is dominated by honey, plum-pear, marmalade-woody notes with a finish of toffee, vanilla and cocoa beans. It goes well with different types of cigars.
XO Fine Champagne
Made from distillates aged 25 years. Contains at least 50% alcohol from Grande Champagne grapes, the rest from Petit Champagne. Colour: golden amber with hints of copper and mahogany. Aroma: delicate, fruity-floral with hints of oak, candied citrus fruits, black cherries, candied fruit, licorice, caramel, tart tea and tobacco. The balanced taste is dominated by notes of marmalade, oak, toasted almonds, black pepper and spices, which are replaced by a plume of spicy vanilla, toffee and leather. You can taste it in its pure form or with the addition of water. Perfectly complements desserts, chocolate, creme brulee, strong cigars. Also available in the original “cigar” packaging called XO Cigar Tubes.
Superior Fine Champagne
Made from Grande Champagne and Petit Champagne spirits (the share of the former is at least 50%). The average aging period of the components is 15 years. Colour: golden amber with mahogany hues. The main notes in the bouquet are vanilla cake, flowers, linden tea, candied orange, apples, plums, oak, toasted bread. The velvety taste is dominated by toasted almonds and candied fruits, followed by hints of hot biscuits and tart oak. It is recommended to enjoy the drink neat or with ice. A successful pair is a cigar, chocolate or caramel desserts.
Selection
A blend of spirits from different regions (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderie, Fins Bois and Bois Ordinaires), aged from 2 years. Colour: translucent gold with subtle amber veins. Aroma: floral with hints of orange, strong tea, spices, soft vanilla. Taste: elegant, well balanced with tones of white pepper, nutmeg and citrus. You can taste it neat, with ice, in cocktails with tonic or sparkling water.
Collection Range
Grande Champagne VSOP
A blend of spirits from the heart of the Cognac region, aged for at least 4 years. Colour: dark amber with mahogany hues. Nose: elegant, complex with notes of orange peel, prunes, hot biscuits, licorice, vanilla, heated oak and coconut. Taste: balanced, rounded with tones of candied fruits, spices, almonds, ending with a long velvety grape finish.
Small Champagne VSOP
A blend of spirits of the Petit Champagne region aged for at least 4 years. Colour: golden with light amber highlights. Aroma: powerful, harmonious, floral-fruity with notes of grapes, candied apple, pear, vanilla, warm oak wood. Taste: balanced, smooth with hints of flowers, raisins and fruits.
Borderies VSOP
A blend of spirits from the region of the same name, aged in oak for at least 4 years. Colour: golden with amber hues. Aroma: delicate, harmonious, with notes of violet, iris, grapes, vanilla, wood. Taste: balanced, long-lasting, with floral, vanilla, liquorice and raisin hints.
Fine wood VSOP
A blend of distillates from the smallest zone of the Cognac region with a minimum aging of 4 years. Color: golden with copper-amber tones. Aroma: elegant, complex with accents of prunes, hot cookies, licorice, vanilla, oak. Taste: harmonious, rounded with notes of candied plums, spices, chocolate, nuts and mushrooms.
Pure Organic VSOP
A special blend made up of aged distillates that meet the requirements of organic certification. Colour: golden amber. Aroma: Grape-floral, with notes of candied orange, apple, vanilla and oak. Taste: light, balanced, smooth with delicate notes of cocoa, candied orange, licorice and spicy aftertaste.
VSOP Collection Box
Set of 5 miniature vessels with aged cognac from 4 main regions (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois), complemented by an organic drink.
Vintages Range
The line includes vintage spirits of the best vintages, perfectly matured in oak barrels and specially selected by the cellar master.
THE HERITAGE
Limited edition in crystal decanter to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the distillery. The exclusive blend is a unique union between intensity and elegance. A real masterpiece of the House of A. de Fussigny is created from spirits of Grande Champagne, the youngest of which is at least 30 years old, and the oldest is over 100 years old.
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