The name reflects the desire of manufacturers to emphasize the French style of the drink. And although only local cognac spirits are used in the blend, the manufacturing technique is borrowed from the French, and grape seedlings were purchased in the Champagne region and grown in the Crimea. Initially, the “Jean-Jacques” lines were age and “star” – the number of stars corresponded to the aging time of alcohols. But since 2012, only the international designation has remained on the label: VS (Very Special), VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) and XO (Extra Old).
Historical reference. Jean-Jacques is a young cognac of the 1962st century. But its history began in 1970, when a wine and cognac factory was built in the Crimean village of Bagerovo, around which grape seedlings ordered in France from the Champagne region were planted. The first cognac spirits from this grape aged in oak barrels were obtained in 1987, and in XNUMX special multi-level cellars were built for them, in which temperature and humidity are regulated.
But they began to work on creating their own brand at the plant only in 2003, when the company was rented by the Alef-Vinal company formed in 1999. This was already the fifth enterprise, before that its owner Vadim Ermolaev built a plant to create author’s wines from Crimean grapes, now wines of the Golden Amphora trademark are produced here. Then he rented a wine processing complex in Bakhchisarai with a subsequent purchase, along with five hundred hectares of vineyards. And then, in 2002, he bought the Starokrymsky plant and 750 hectares of vineyards. In 2003, Mr. Ermolaev bought the Burlyuk plant in Bakhchisarai with XNUMX hectares of vineyards.
The Bagherov factory of vintage cognacs has become the last point in the list of the company’s possessions. In a few months, the enterprise was reconstructed, equipped with modern equipment for all stages of cognac production, and the best specialists were involved, who began work on the brand. “Jean-Jacques” appeared in 2007.
Interesting fact
The label of “Jean-Jacques” has a special seal – to confirm the quality of spirits and familiarize consumers with the composition of the blend. The age of cognac spirits is indicated in the center of the seal, so everyone can calculate which grape harvest of which year was used in production. The print elements are embossed, so they can also serve as protection against fakes.
Assortment of cognacs Jean-Jacques
- Jean-Jack VS (40%). A drink of bright golden color with the aroma of grapes, pears and vanilla. Harmonious fruity taste and pleasant vanilla aftertaste. The blend contains spirits with an aging period of three years.
- Jean-Jack VSOP (40%). Mature cognac mahogany color. In the rich aroma, notes of prunes, dried pears, chocolate and light astringency of oak wood are heard. The taste is velvety, rounded, with hints of chocolate and dried fruit. Long aftertaste with hints of coffee and tobacco leaves. The blend uses spirits with an aging period of five years.
- Jean-Jack Gold VSOP (42%). Cognac deep tea color with reddish reflections. Notes of blackcurrant, prunes and cocoa are distinguishable in the aroma. Velvety taste with hints of almonds, dried fruits and white grapes. The aftertaste is tart, long, with tones of oak bark and tobacco.
- Jean-Jack Gold VO (40%). A drink of sunny golden honey color smells of almonds, saffron and pear. In a soft, balanced taste, hints of ginger and peach are noticeable. Medium length aftertaste with fruity notes.
- Jean-Jack Gold Honey (40%). An original cognac with a complex recipe – with wild bee honey, bee bread and wax. Due to the unusual composition, the taste has become multifaceted and rich, and the aroma is reminiscent of summer — the cognac smells of honey, summer herbs and oak bark warmed by the hot sun.
