Cellar Master Michel Cassavecchia has been curating Cognac for over two decades, and their range now consists of the D’USSÉ XO and the D’USSÉ VSOP. D'USSÉ Cognac was founded by Sovereign Brands and conceived by the senior-most cellar master working today, Michel Casavecchia. Bacardi has reached an agreement to take over the majority shareholding of the D’Usse Cognac brand, resolving a lengthy legal battle with US rap star Jay-Z. D’usse is naturally aged for at least four and a half years in the cellars of France’s Château de Cognac. I am confident our new D’USSÉ Cocktail Collection will indulge every cocktail enthusiast’s senses and hope to personally discover some with you.

The new drink boasts a wide range of flavours: notes of blackberry, black currant, and a touch of cherry are complemented by vanilla, honey, and vine-peach flavours. Naturally aged at least four and a half years in the cellars of France's Ch teau de Cognac, D’USSÉ™ VSOP Cognac emerges as a bold, full-bodied blend that arouses the palate.Complex, deep and extremely versatile, Courvoisier VSOP Exclusif is considered one of the finest cognacs in the world. Created just shy of five years ago, D’USSÉ Cognac may seem young, but everything about them exudes age-old tradition and regional history. The 24-time Grammy-winning artist had also claimed in October the Bombay Saphire brand owner was deliberately running D’Usse into the ground to drive down the value of his stake. The dispute turned ugly after Bacardi won several early rounds of arbitration, with Jay-Z taking the case to court and claiming one member of the arbitration board was a racist, while alleging another held a personal grudge against him.

On the nose it reveals a powerful bouquet of bright floral notes with rich woody undertones and touches of creamy almond and cinnamon, completed by the subtle accents of honey and sweet dried fruits.The Château's proximity to the River Charente results in two climates within it's walls: a humid cellar that results in fruity, floral notes, an da dry cellar that brings out the wooody, spicy flavors of the cognac. your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. D'USSÉ Cognac is masterfully crafted at the prestigious Château de Cognac, one of the oldest cognac houses in France. On the nose, it reveals a powerful bouquet, rich in woody notes that are layered with touches of cinnamon and floral notes. A bold new brand that delivers rich flavor notes of ripe blackberry and apricot, layered with hints of dark chocolate and walnut, culminating in an exceptionally balanced finish.

It is a sister product of the 2011 released Courvoisier Rosé, the first-to-market blend of Courvoisier cognac and Moscato wine. To be considered Cognac, it must be made from white grapes from one or more of 6 approved growing regions. Dry and fruit-forward on the palate, showing buttery pear tart, candied lime peel, and banana candy, the finish is medium-long and laced with baking spice. The perfect balance of intense flavours have been patiently evolved and nurtured for at least two decades. Naturally aged at least four and a half years in the cellars of France's Château de Cognac, D’USSÉ™ VSOP Cognac emerges as a bold, full-bodied blend that arouses the palate.

Created in the Château du Cognac (literally the “Cognac Castle”), D’USSÉ is a modern brand that draws on decades of expertise and centuries of tradition to deliver a masterful portfolio loved by connoisseurs, celebrities and casual drinkers alike. SCLiquor had sought a new owner for D’Usse over fears Bacardi subsidiary Empire Investments – which oversees its day-to-day operations – was mismanaging the Cognac brand.