Lecarre VS French Brandy
Lecarre VS French Brandy is a dual-distilled French brandy — 750mL at 40% ABV (80 proof), run through both copper alembic and Coffey-type column stills, then aged in French oak in humid cellars — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Grade: VS — youngest component aged at least two years
- Distillation: traditional double-distillation copper alembic plus Coffey-type column still
- Aging: French oak barrels, matured slowly in the producer's humid cellars, blended by the cellar master
Two Stills, One Smooth Brandy
Lecarre starts with carefully selected acid white grape varieties, distilled into delicate wines and run through two different stills: the traditional double-distillation copper alembic for depth, and a Coffey-type column still for finesse. The fresh distillates go into French oak barrels to mature slowly in humid cellars, where they are harmoniously blended by the cellar master. The IWSC's listing tasting note found it "juicy with wine gums, orange peel and dried fruit balanced with musky caramel" and a dry finish. Retailers note ripe fruity character with pear on the nose, fresh wood and dried figs with toffee on the palate, and a vanilla-toasted finish. Compare with the store's French picks in brandy and cognac, or browse everything from Lecarre.
Tasting Notes
Ripe fruity nose with hints of pear; smooth palate of fresh wood, dried figs and toffee balanced with musky caramel; vanilla and toasted notes on the finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on ice as a smooth evening pour; approachable enough for brandy newcomers, with enough oak to reward the neat serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "VS" mean on French brandy?
Very Special — the youngest spirit in the blend has been aged at least two years in oak; the IWSC lists this product at 2 years of aging.
What stills does Lecarre use?
Two kinds: a traditional double-distillation copper alembic and a Coffey-type column still.
What is the ABV of Lecarre VS French Brandy?
40% ABV (80 proof).
Has Lecarre won any awards?
The IWSC carries an official tasting note for it as a listed product; no medal has been verified — we claim none.
French brandy with real cellar craft — order Lecarre VS French Brandy online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.