Paul Giraud Vieille Réserve Cognac – Grande Champagne 20 to 30 Years Old

The Paul Giraud Vieille Réserve Cognac is an exceptional cognac produced exclusively in Grande Champagne, the Premier Cru of the Cognac appellation.

Crafted by the family-owned Maison Paul Giraud, this cognac is made from eaux-de-vie patiently aged in French oak barrels over a long period.

Its average age is estimated between 20 and 30 years, placing it in a highly mature category between XO and Hors d’Âge.

This long aging process develops a rich, deep and structured aromatic profile, typical of great Grande Champagne cognacs.

Maison Paul Giraud – Artisanal Cognac from Grande Champagne

The Paul Giraud estate is an independent family-run producer located in Bouteville, in the heart of Grande Champagne, the Premier Cru of Cognac.

It produces its cognacs exclusively from its own vineyard, with full control over the entire production process: viticulture, traditional Charentais distillation, and aging in French oak barrels.

Paul Giraud cognacs are known for their natural style: no added caramel and no chill filtration, ensuring a pure expression of terroir and aging.

Paul Giraud Vieille Réserve Cognac – 20 to 30 Years Aging

The Paul Giraud Vieille Réserve Cognac is made from Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie that have benefited from an average aging period of 20 to 30 years in French oak barrels.

This long aging in humid cellars allows the development of noble rancio, a hallmark of great aged cognacs.

This cuvée belongs to the category of highly mature cognacs, positioned between XO and Hors d’Âge, with greater aromatic complexity than standard market offerings.

Technical Characteristics of Paul Giraud Vieille Réserve Cognac

• Appellation: Cognac Grande Champagne – 1er Cru
• Producer: Paul Giraud
• Type: Vieille Réserve
• Average age: 20 to 30 years
• Aging: French oak barrels
• Grape variety: Ugni Blanc
• Alcohol content: 40% ABV
• Style: natural, no coloring, no chill filtration

Aromatic Profile of Paul Giraud Vieille Réserve Cognac

• Color: deep amber, rich mahogany reflections.
• Nose: noble rancio, dried fruits, prune, fig, walnuts, precious wood, leather.
• Palate: full-bodied, structured, notes of candied fruits, cocoa, fine caramel, sweet spices, melted wood.
• Finish: long, warm, persistent, with great aromatic complexity.

Why choose Paul Giraud Vieille Réserve Cognac?

• Grande Champagne 1er Cru: the most prestigious Cognac terroir
• Long aging: 20 to 30 years in French oak barrels
• Noble rancio: signature of great aged cognacs
• Natural style: no additives or coloring
• Family estate: independent artisanal production
• Positioning: between XO and Hors d’Âge

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