The Extra cuvée comes from the family’s ancestral reserve of the House. Exclusively harvested, distilled, and aged at the estate, Frapin Extra has matured in dry cellars for several decades in barrels preserved by Pierre FRAPIN and his descendants. Aesthetic and sensual, the Extra is a Cognac for those who appreciate what is simply exceptional, beautiful, and good.
COLOUR AND BOUQUET
Frapin Extra offers a beautiful mahogany color with warm coppery reflections. On the nose, it is smooth, complex, and evolving, with subtle notes of old port mingled with wooden cigar box aromas typical of old Grande Champagne after very long aging. Concentrated notes of candied fruits, such as apricot, are also noticeable.
ON THE PALATE
The palate is soft, velvety, rich, and indulgent, with exceptional length where flavors blend with subtlety and complexity. The aromas from the nose reappear, including the signature Rancio (oxidative notes) attributed to Grande Champagne distilled on the lees and aged for decades. Best savored alone or shared during a special tasting moment cherished by enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike — an exceptional digestif thanks to its fruitiness and finesse.
"Smoothness, an exceptional finish, one could taste it endlessly!" — Patrice Piveteau, Maître de Chai.
GASTRONOMY
The soft, velvety, rich, and indulgent palate of Extra Frapin cognac pairs perfectly with many desserts. Discover pairings where the flavors blend with subtlety and complexity. Here are a few examples of successful pairings: crème brûlée, chocolate and banana tart, caramelized pears, apple tarte tatin, cocoa lace biscuit with frozen tiramisu, chocolate leaf with English cream, chocolate-filled macaron with cocoa sorbet, thin pear tart with pear caramel, chocolate fondant with caramel sauce, warm chocolate tart with praline ice cream.
