Le Reviseur VS Cognac
Le Reviseur VS Cognac is the house's fresh-faced entry point — 750mL at 40% ABV (80 proof), single-estate Petite Champagne from the Domaine du Maine Drilhon, a Gold Medal winner at the IWSC — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Cru: Petite Champagne, Cognac, France — single estate
- Grade: VS (Very Special) — youngest eau-de-vie aged ≥2 years
- Awards: IWSC 2015 — Gold Medal; Spirits Selection Brussels 2016 — Silver
Youth and Freshness, Estate-Grown
VS is where a cognac house's style shows clearest — little oak to hide behind. Le Reviseur's VS comes entirely from the 90-hectare Domaine du Maine Drilhon: Ugni Blanc on chalky clay-limestone, distilled in 1600-litre stills, aged in Limousin casks, estate-bottled. The result is bright and plum-fresh rather than oaky — the Gold Medal at the 2015 IWSC confirmed it. See the full cognac range or browse the spirits shelf, and find more from Le Reviseur.
Tasting Notes
Old gold in color. A very fresh nose with plums and almonds, developing to dried walnut. Light, pleasant and well-balanced on the palate.
How to Enjoy
An ideal mixing VS — brilliant in a French 75, a Sidecar, or over ice with ginger ale. Equally pleasant neat for those who like their cognac bright.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VS mean on a cognac?
"Very Special" — the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend has been aged at least 2 years in oak.
What awards has Le Reviseur VS won?
Gold at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015 and Silver at the 2016 Spirits Selection in Brussels.
What is the difference between VS, VSOP and XO?
VS: minimum 2 years; VSOP: minimum 4 years; XO: minimum 10 years of oak aging.
What grapes are used?
Ugni Blanc, grown on the estate's chalk-and-marine-fossil terroir.
An award-winning VS at an everyday price — order Le Reviseur VS Cognac online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.