Cognac Frapin Cuvée Rabelais

In an amber robe with orange reflections, this blend reveals a particularly delicate nose, punctuated by aromas of oranges and candied apricots, followed by subtle woody scents. On the palate, these flavors merge into notes of dried fruits and licorice, before unveiling the complex aromas of the famous Charentais rancio, evoking tobacco and cigar boxes. Infinite in length, its persistence on the palate enhances the extremely evolving tasting experience of this limited edition.

Its bold design and rounded base highlighted by subtle concentric layers magnify the golden reflections of an exceptional cognac while suggesting the work of time. The neck of the precious bottle, sheathed in gold, is engraved with a vine branch, evoking the marvel of the Charente region. Placed on a base gilded with 24-carat gold, a goldsmith’s work, which is polished, assembled by hand with precision and whose lines echo the gentle curves of the precious bottle. This decanter inspires a true tasting ritual. Simply remove its cut crystal cabochon to inhale the Cuvée Rabelais waltz of aromas. Each numbered decanter of the Cuvée Rabelais is set in a real case: a lacquered wooden box.

Frapin guides the subtle evolution of its eaux-de-vie in oak barrels, some of which are sometimes over a century old, taking the necessary time often several decades for them to reveal their full complexity. This attentive aging process is complemented by a control of the phenomena that concentrate the aromas. Thus, over the years, each barrel is placed either in a dry cellar to highlight the finesse and elegance of the eaux-de-vie or in a humid cellar to round out and soften the bouquet. The Frapin 'Paradise cellars' house an exceptional collection of rare eaux-de-vie, including those that contributed to the blend of Cuvée Rabelais.