Pere Dom Napoleon French Brandy
Pere Dom Napoleon French Brandy is a value French brandy — 750mL at 40% ABV (80 proof), distilled in column stills, aged in French oak and blended with older brandies — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: France
- Production: distilled in column stills from Colombard, Merlot, Muscat and Airen grapes; aged in French oak, blended with older brandies
- Character: light and soft — pear, raisins, toasted oak, gentle fudge finish
Everyday French Brandy, Done Right
Not every French brandy needs a cellar pedigree and a three-figure price. Pere Dom's Napoleon is distilled from classic brandy grapes — Colombard, Merlot, Muscat and Airen — in column stills, rested in French oak casks of the same type the house uses for its VS cognac, then blended with older brandies to round it out. The result is amber with dark copper glints, with pear, raisins and dry pineapple on the nose, a light soft palate of Muscat grape and toasted oak, and a gentle raisin-and-fudge finish. Compare it with the store's other French picks in brandy and cognac, or browse everything from Pere Dom.
Tasting Notes
Amber with copper glints. Nose of pear, raisins, dry pineapple and delicate toasted vanilla; light, soft palate with Muscat grape, winy notes and toasted oak; gentle finish of raisin and fudge.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on a single cube as an easy evening pour; its soft profile also suits simple brandy cocktails and after-dinner sipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does "Napoleon" mean this brandy is 6 years old?
Not on this label — the producer's own description cites a minimum of one year in oak plus blending with older brandies, so "Napoleon" here is a label name rather than a grade claim.
What grapes are used?
Colombard, Merlot, Muscat and Airen — classic French brandy varieties.
What is the ABV of Pere Dom Napoleon French Brandy?
40% ABV (80 proof).
Is this a cognac?
No — it is a French brandy made in the cognac tradition (the producer describes it alongside its VS cognac), sold at a value price.
French brandy at an everyday price — order Pere Dom Napoleon French Brandy online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.