Louis Royer Cognac Brandy

Louis Royer cognac brandy is produced in the cognac region, southern France. It is divided into six communes for producing the special brandy – cognac.

BNIC or Bureau National Interprofessionel du Cognac determines the quality of cognac. Without its stamp the brandy cannot be sold as cognac. The grapes have to be cultivated in the demarcated zone, double distilled in copper stills or alembics and aged in specified French oak caskets. During distillation some of the liquid evaporates and this is said to be the share of the angels. Each cognac house has a master taster who has been plying the trade for generations.

Although innumerable vineyards sell their own cognac their standards vary unlike those of renowned houses like Louis Royer.

Louis Royer grades its products according to an unofficial standard.
VS means very-special with three stars – at least two years of storage. VSOP means very-superior-old-pale – at least four years old. XO stands for extra-old Napoleon – at least six years old.

Louis Royer kosher cognac has the fruitiest flavour in the whole lot. Its round spontaneous bouquet makes it vivacious and elegant. Louis Royer VSOP cognac is the last word in subtlety and delicacy. It harmonizes graciousness with aromatic ethereality. Louis Royer XO is the perfect blending of the oldest stock of Fin Bois, Borderies and Grande Champagnes.

Louis Royer set up his own cognac business in 1853. Four generations it is still robust and kicking under the lead today of Jerome Louis Royer. The family tradition has been maintained meticulously. The distilling is done according to the charentais method. It is the nose and palate of the cellar master that determines the final product. Cognac has been first love of the Louis Royer family for over a hundred years.

Louis Royer is marching with the times with one foot firmly entrenched in the past. It is baiting new customers with a new liqueur that is cognac based named Intrigue. It will be marketed in a perfume like container and the stuff itself is an exciting mixture of cognac with vodka and passion fruit extracts.

For a first hand feel of cognac a trip to the village of Jarnac will be a great experience. It is bustling with activity related to. The river Charente cuts through Jarnac making it a holiday paradise. Here one can visit famous cognac house of Louis Royer, meet the cooper who make the barrels and grape growers. The sheer size of the Louis Royer cellars will have an overwhelming effect. The visitor can taste samples with the restriction of not being able to carry any off. There is no entry fee. Jerome Louis Royer is the mayor of the town.

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