Couvignac VS Fine Cognac
Couvignac VS Fine Cognac is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle — a blend of Ugni Blanc eaux-de-vie from three crus of the Cognac region, produced at the Distillerie de Chevanceaux in Saint-Palais-de-Négrignac, France. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750ml
- Age: VS — minimum 30 months in French oak
- Origin: Cognac, France
- Production: Ugni Blanc grapes, double distilled in copper alembic pot stills; matured with 15% heavily toasted new French oak + 85% ex-Cognac casks
A Three-Cru Blend From the Heart of Cognac
Couvignac is crafted at the Distillerie de Chevanceaux, a working distillery tucked into the southwestern corner of the Cognac region, and the VS bottling draws on eaux-de-vie from three different crus — each contributing its own character to the blend. The distillers favor a large-grain French oak selection, air-dried for 36 months and finished with a high-temperature toast, with a portion of heavily toasted new oak layered against the majority ex-Cognac casks. That wood program is what gives this VS its balance of bright grape fruit and warm toastiness. Among Cognacs, it sits in the classic, fruit-forward French style rather than the heavy, oxidative camp — and the full Couvignac range is worth exploring for more.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with pear, raisin, and dry apricot over vanilla, toasted oak, and a subtle wisp of smoke and spice. The palate is round and smooth — rich dried fruits, vanilla, toasted oak, fresh grapes, and a delicate floral lift. The finish is medium-long with an elegant warmth and a classic oxidized prune note.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat in a tulip glass at room temperature to let the fruit open up, or over a single large cube if you prefer it softened. It also mixes beautifully — a VS this smooth is a natural fit for a Sidecar or a brandy old fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Couvignac "Fine Cognac" the same as Fine Champagne? No. "Fine" here is part of Couvignac's product name — the regulated term "Fine Champagne" means a blend of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, which is not what this bottle claims. This is a VS blended from three unspecified crus of the Cognac region.
What does VS mean on a Cognac? VS (Very Special) guarantees the youngest eaux-de-vie in the blend aged at least 30 months in oak — this Couvignac meets that minimum, with a portion finished in heavily toasted new French oak.
What proof is Couvignac VS Fine Cognac? It is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle.
Where is Couvignac Cognac made? It is produced at the Distillerie de Chevanceaux in Saint-Palais-de-Négrignac, in the Cognac region of France.
For a classic fruit-forward VS from the heart of Cognac, order Couvignac VS Fine Cognac online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.