Branson VSOP is the Grande Champagne 1er Cru expression in Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s Branson Cognac line — 100% estate-sourced from the region’s top appellation, aged a minimum of 4 years with the majority of the eaux-de-vie at 7 years, and distilled in an original 1800s pot still.
Blended by fifth-generation Grande Champagne producer Cognac Raymond Ragnaud (in the region since 1860), Branson VSOP is the purest expression of Grande Champagne cognac in the range. The grapes are hand-harvested, 100% Grande Champagne 1er Cru Appellation — the top appellation in the region, prized for finesse and elegance — and distilled in an original pot still dating to the 1800s. Sessile oak, some of it from barrels over 50 years old, lends added elegance and finesse. The cognac pours bright gold with hints of bronze.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Intense floral, fruit, spice, and tobacco — ripe peach, cloves, and cinnamon.
- Palate: The same notes joined by a hint of vanilla, dried fruit, and licorice.
- Finish: Incredibly smooth with almost no burn, and exceptionally long.
Specs
- Producer: Cognac Raymond Ragnaud (est. 1860), Grande Champagne, France
- Style: VSOP Cognac, 100% Grande Champagne 1er Cru
- Aging: Minimum 4 years; majority 7 years; some barrels 50+ years old
- Distillation: Original 1800s pot still; Sessile oak
- ABV: 40%
- Size: 750ml
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Branson VSOP a Grande Champagne 1er Cru cognac? It is 100% estate-sourced from the Grande Champagne 1er Cru appellation, the region’s top cru, known for finesse and elegance.
- How long is it aged? A minimum of 4 years, with the majority of the eaux-de-vie at 7 years; some barrels are over 50 years old.
- What does it taste like? Floral, fruit, spice, and tobacco — ripe peach, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, dried fruit, and licorice, with an exceptionally long, smooth finish.
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