Cognac is a protected French grape spirit produced within the Cognac appellation in western France.
Made primarily from white wine grapes including Ugni Blanc, Cognac undergoes double distillation in traditional Charentais copper pot stills before maturation in oak.
The collection includes Hennessy, Rémy Martin and Martell, spanning accessible VS and VSOP releases through to XO, prestige blends and limited editions.
Cognac Age Classifications
Cognac classifications refer to the age of the youngest eau-de-vie used in the blend.
VS, or Very Special, requires a minimum of two years of oak ageing. VSOP, or Very Superior Old Pale, requires greater maturity, while XO, or Extra Old, represents a substantially longer-aged category.
Individual blends may contain eaux-de-vie considerably older than the minimum required by their classification.
VS & VSOP Cognac
Younger Cognac often retains more immediate fruit and freshness.
Hennessy V.S and Martell V.S provide introductions to the category, while Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege and Rémy Martin V.S.O.P move towards greater maturity, oak integration and complexity.
VS and VSOP Cognac can be enjoyed neat, over ice or in classic cocktails, making these categories particularly versatile.
XO & Prestige Cognac
XO Cognac spends considerably longer in maturation and generally shows greater development from both ageing and blending.
The collection includes Hennessy X.O and Martell X.O, alongside prestige bottlings such as Hennessy Paradis and Rémy Martin Louis XIII.
Martell Cordon Bleu provides another important house expression whose identity sits beyond a simple age-category comparison.
Fine Champagne Cognac
Fine Champagne Cognac does not refer to sparkling wine or the Champagne wine region.
It identifies Cognac produced from eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, with Grande Champagne forming the majority of the blend.
Rémy Martin is particularly associated with this designation across much of its range.
Limited Editions & Collectable Cognac
Cognac houses frequently release limited presentations around artists, cultural celebrations and major collaborations.
The range includes Hennessy releases connected with Chinese New Year, the NBA and LeBron James, alongside gift tins and prestige presentation bottles.
These releases generally retain the underlying Cognac classification while offering distinctive packaging, artwork or edition-specific presentation.
Choosing Cognac
For an introduction to the category, VSOP offers a useful balance of fresh fruit and oak maturity.
For greater depth and developed character, move towards XO, while prestige expressions such as Hennessy Paradis and Rémy Martin Louis XIII sit at the upper end of the category.
Collectors can also explore limited editions, large formats and presentation releases from established houses.
Shop Cognac at Kent Street Cellars
Explore Cognac from Hennessy, Rémy Martin and Martell, spanning VS, VSOP, XO, prestige blends, limited editions, magnums and gifting formats.
Delivery is available Australia-wide, with same-day delivery also available across eligible Sydney metropolitan areas.
