Pierre Vallet Vs Cognac

DATA MISMATCH: The product name is "Pierre Vallet VS Cognac", but the category is listed as Tequila. Cognac is a grape brandy, not an agave spirit, so I haven't written agave, Blanco/Reposado/Añejo, Margarita, Paloma or Ranch Water copy for it. Please check the category. The description below follows the product name. Pierre Vallet VS is a cognac in the entry "Very Special" tier. Under cognac rules, VS means the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend has spent at least two years in oak. Cognac is distilled from white grapes, most often Ugni Blanc, in copper pot stills, so the spirit comes from fruit rather than agave or grain. The listing gives no ABV, tasting notes or vineyard details, so those are not stated here. Expect the usual VS profile: bright grape and orchard-fruit character, some vanilla and light toasted oak, and a fairly short, clean finish. Because VS cognacs are aged briefly, they tend to be fruitier and less woody than VSOP or XO bottlings. That makes them well suited to mixing, where a fresh, lively brandy holds its shape against citrus, ginger and bitters. They can also be sipped, but expect a lighter, simpler pour than an older cognac. For cocktails, a Sidecar (cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice, served up with an optional sugared rim) is the classic use. Cognac with ginger ale or ginger beer over ice, finished with a lemon wedge, is a simple long drink. A Vieux Carré, a French Connection or a Brandy Alexander are other good choices. Each of those suits a young cognac better than a bottle you'd want to sip slowly. To drink it neat, use a tulip glass or a small snifter and pour about 1.5 to 2 ounces at room temperature. If it feels sharp, a few drops of water or a single large ice cube in a rocks glass will soften it. Dried apricots, almonds, aged hard cheeses or dark chocolate go well alongside.