What do the letters vsop mean on brandy?

Answer 1

The abbreviation VSOP stands for Very Superior Old Pale, unofficially also referred to as Very Special Old Pale; the term is used in the distilling industry of the Cognac region to indicate the youngest brandy in a cognac blend has been stored for at least four years in its cask.

VSOP is the second grade of cognac; the first is VS (Very Special), or three-star, in which the youngest brandy must be stored at least two years, and the third is XO (Extra Old), in which the youngest brandy must be stored at least six years. On April 1, 2016, this requirement will be reset to ten years.

Answer 2

VSOP stands for Very Special Old Pale, however it refers to cognac rather than champagne. When it is seen on a champagne bottle it means that the drink inside is cognac champagne and the cognac is VSOP.

Answer 3

Very Very Superior Old Pale.One popular example would be the Hennessy VSOP.

Answer 4

While v.s.o.p has many meanings in French it commonly refers to Versez Sans Oublier Personne, which means pour without forgetting anybody.

Answer 5

VVSOP = Very Very Superior Old Pale.... it means that it has been aged for 5-6+ years.

Answer 6

VSOP (very superior old pale) is a grade assigned to brandies that have been aged for at least two years in casks.

Answer 7

Very Superior Old Pale

Answer 8

Very very smooth old pale.