{"product_id":"merlet-vs-cognac-750ml","title":"Merlet VS Cognac 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMerlet VS is a light, approachable cognac from the Merlet family of Saint-Sauvant, blended mostly from Fins Bois eaux-de-vie with Bons Bois and a little Petite Champagne, aged at least two years and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerlet \u0026amp; Fils is based in the village of Saint-Sauvant, in the heart of the Cognac region. For over 160 years the family distilled eaux-de-vie under contract for some of the largest cognac houses in France, before launching its own branded cognac in 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Merlet VS, Gilles Merlet and his sons select and blend eaux-de-vie from different regions of the cognac appellation to ensure consistent quality. Aged for at least two years, the eaux-de-vie chosen are light and easy to approach, mostly from the Fins Bois cru but also from Bons Bois and a little Petite Champagne; depending on the blend, other crus distilled by Merlet can be called upon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraw-yellow in the glass, it shows delicate notes dominated by the eaux-de-vie, with subtle vanilla and pear on the nose. The palate is light, slightly woody and delicately fruity, and the finish is long and fruity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bright, versatile VS, it is made for cocktails: mix a Sidecar, a French 75 or a cognac and tonic with an orange twist, or sip it over ice.\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\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, pear, fresh eaux-de-vie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, subtle wood, delicate fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and fruity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlet \u0026amp; Fils, Saint-Sauvant, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly Fins Bois, plus Bons Bois and Petite Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac VS\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\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix a Sidecar or a cognac and tonic, or sip it over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich crus are in the blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMostly Fins Bois, with Bons Bois and a little Petite Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe eaux-de-vie are aged at least two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight, with vanilla, pear and subtle wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eCognac \u0026amp; Brandy collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68068356227381,"sku":"VWS_200419854","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-34509.webp?v=1793911764","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/merlet-vs-cognac-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}