{"product_id":"le-portier-shay-vsop-cognac-375ml","title":"Le Portier Shay VSOP Cognac 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLe Portier Shay VSOP is an elegant Cognac created by NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe in honour of his grandmother, Mary Porter, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV). This is the 375ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShay is crafted with traditional methods: Ugni Blanc wine is double distilled in Charentais copper pot stills, and the eaux-de-vie are aged at least four years in French oak barrels. It blends three crus, Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fins Bois, for a rich, complex profile and a modern take on a timeless tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has earned 93 points from Wine Enthusiast and Platinum Best in Class at the 2022 SIP Awards, praised for complexity well beyond its VSOP grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a smooth, layered profile of fruit and spice, with oak-aged warmth, dried fruit and vanilla, and a distinctive s'mores finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts sculpted decanter makes even the half bottle an impressive gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCognac must be made from white grapes grown in the Cognac region of France, double distilled in copper pot stills and aged in French oak, with age categories such as VSOP and XO describing the minimum age of the youngest brandy in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVSOP stands for Very Superior Old Pale, a grade that requires every eau-de-vie in the blend to be aged at least four years in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrande Champagne and Petite Champagne are the two most prized crus of the Cognac region, known for elegant, long-ageing spirits, while Fins Bois adds rounder fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and layered: fruit and spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruit, vanilla and oak warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A distinctive s'mores note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Le Portier (Shannon Sharpe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac VSOP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ugni Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCru:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 4 years in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or over ice, or mix a Sidecar. It pairs with chocolate, s'mores or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho created it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, honouring his grandmother Mary Porter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich crus are blended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fins Bois.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat awards has it won?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93 points from Wine Enthusiast and Platinum Best in Class at the 2022 SIP Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eCognac collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Portier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023497982261,"sku":"VWS200434337","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-14686.webp?v=1793657390","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/le-portier-shay-vsop-cognac-375ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}