Jean Jacques: history, overview, types, interesting facts

A soft, refined cognac with a French name is produced in Crimea, in the small village of Bagerovo, which became famous for its military airfield in Soviet times.

The air base has long been out of operation, and the village is now known for another reason - for the vintage drinks made from European grape varieties.

The factory has been producing cognacs for more than half a century, but the popular Jean-Jacques brand appeared only recently - in the 2000s.

The history of the brand

The factory in the village of Bagerovo was opened in 1962. At the same time, vine seedlings from the French region of Champagne were planted on the adjacent territory.

In 1970, the cognac blends were put into barrels made of century-old oak wood for aging, so that in 5 years the first samples of a new drink for Ukraine could be released. Cognac from Bagerovo quickly gained popularity due to its mild flavor and excellent quality.

In the 80s, the production technology was improved. In particular, the company has multi-level cellars that provide the optimal temperature and humidity for aging cognac spirits.

In 1999, the plant became part of Alef-Vinal LLC, which began developing the Jean-Jacques brand in 2004.

In 2007, the new brand became the #1 cognac in Ukraine. Today it is represented by drinks of different aging periods.

Features of production

For the production of cognac in Bagerovo, not only European grape varieties are used, but also technologies:

1. The raw materials are grown on calcareous, chalky and clay-lime soils, which give the drinks an amazing softness and bright taste.

2. For Jean-Jacques cognac, vintage harvests are used, harvesting grapes from old vines at the moment of maximum fruit maturity. The high level of fructose gives the bouquet roundness and delicacy.

3. The young wine is distilled in charente-type stills.

4. Spirits are aged in old oak barrels, which reveal notes of flowers, fruits and spices in the drinks. The minimum maturation period is 3 years, the maximum is unlimited.

5. Laboratory analysis of products is carried out at each stage of production.

6. For water purification, a multi-level reverse osmosis technology is used, which keeps the liquid "alive".

7. To improve product characteristics, cognac mixtures are subjected to filtration and cold treatment. An obligatory stage is the post-buying rest of cognacs.

Overview of types

The line of Jean-Jacques brand includes 2 series of cognacs (Classic and Gold) of different aging periods:

3 years old

1. Classic

   Honey-golden balanced drink with a predominance of grape, vanilla, pear tones and a sweet aftertaste.

   

2. Gold VS

   The cognac has a pleasant copper-gold color with a harmonious bouquet with accents of flowers, herbs, vanilla, cream, wood, nuts.

   The silky taste is dominated by tones of spices, honey, tobacco, tropical fruits.

4 years old

1. France

   The product has a pale golden color with tones of coffee, cinnamon and oak, a long sweetish finish.

2. Gold VO

   A sunny honey drink with hints of almonds, saffron, ginger, juicy peach, fragrant pear, and a pleasant warm aftertaste.

5 years old

1. Triumph

   Amber drink with golden reflections and a bright, juicy fruit bouquet.

2. Eiffel Tower

   A golden amber drink produced in an original bottle in the form of the main symbol of France.

   The velvety, expressive bouquet is dominated by hints of orange peel, vanilla and cream.

3. Reserve

   Amber-gold cognac with peach, nut, chocolate notes.

   It has a delicate, refined taste and a long velvety finish.

4. Gold VSOP

   A mature drink with a mahogany color.

   Main notes: chocolate, cream, prunes, dried pear, nuts, oak.

   The finish is long, delicate with tones of coffee and expensive tobacco.

5. Gold VSOP Red

   An aged product of a bright dark brown hue with a velvety taste, a long spicy and nutty finish.

   Main notes: black currant, cocoa, prunes, hazelnuts, burnt wood, tobacco.

6. Gold VSOP Prestige

   An exquisite drink of rich nut color with a delicate buttery flavor and a sweetish hot and spicy finish.

   Main notes: tropical fruits, cloves, violet, thyme, rosemary.

Jean-Jacques Gold Honey is an exclusive cognac with the addition of fresh wild bee honey, beeswax and beeswax.

The best samples of the VSOP collection are packed in stylish wooden tubes. It is recommended to combine the brand's drinks with desserts, coffee, cigars, chocolate.

Interesting facts

1. The brandy got its name in honor of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a famous French thinker.

   It is noteworthy that not only the cognac produced at the plant in Bagerovo, but also the village itself bears the European name.

2. Initially, the age of the brand's cognacs was indicated only by "asterisks", since 2012 - European categories (V.S., V.S.O.P. and t. д.).

3. Each bottle of vintage cognac "Jean-Jacques" is decorated with a special seal indicating the period of aging.

   The embossed imprint not only allows you to find out the age of the drink, but also serves as a guarantee of its authenticity.

4. In 2004, the Jean-Jacques brand became the winner of the 100 Best Goods of Ukraine competition, and in 2006 and 2007 it took 3rd place in terms of sales.

5. In addition to cognacs, Alef produces classic, malt and ecological vodka (Helsinki, Solod, Green Day), kosher drinks (Kosher wine, Kogan cognac), wines (Golden Amphora, Villa Krim, Bukovyna), champagne...

Update: 15.07.2019

Category: Brandy and Cognac