{"title":"Paul Giraud","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"paul-giraud-xo-irisdis-25-year-old-cognac-700ml","title":"Paul Giraud XO Irisdis 25 Year Old Cognac 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Giraud XO Iridis (25 Years) is a delicate, floral Grande Champagne Cognac from the Paul Giraud family estate in Bouteville, bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml decorative carafe. A limited-edition XO crafted specifically to highlight the finesse and lightness of younger XO eaux-de-vie, it's aged exclusively in French Limousin oak using eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne — Cognac's premier cru. Radiant amber in the glass, it offers a refined bouquet of iris, hyacinth and acacia layered with warm, honeyed, toasted oak notes — described by the estate itself as \"springtime in a glass,\" presented in an elaborately decorated carafe inspired by vine blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePaul Giraud XO Irisdis 25 Year Old Tasting Notes.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" id=\"tw-target-text\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNose: A refined floral bouquet of iris, hyacinth and acacia, layered with warm, honeyed, toasted oak notes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: Elegant and balanced, with delicate white flowers rounded out by toasty oak and subtle honey sweetness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinish: Lingering and sumptuous, underscored by the pure finesse of Grande Champagne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose Paul Giraud XO Irisdis 25 Year Old?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely deliberate stylistic choice from a house with the pedigree to make it: rather than chasing the deep, rich, rancio-driven character typically associated with older Cognac, Paul Giraud built Iridis specifically to showcase the finesse and lightness of younger XO eaux-de-vie from the Bouteville terroir — floral rather than heavy, delicate rather than powerful. The Giraud family's own winegrowing history stretches back to around 1650, with Paul Jean Giraud representing the 10th generation to lead the estate, and their 35-50 hectares sit entirely within Grande Champagne, the classified Premier Cru of the entire Cognac region — the top of the appellation's qualitative hierarchy. The estate has genuine competitive pedigree too, with related releases winning Gold Medals at the Concours des Vignerons Indépendants. Presented in an elaborately decorated glass carafe with a natural beech wood stopper, evoking vine flowers and spring blossoms, it's as much a display piece as a serious sipping Cognac — best enjoyed neat, gently warmed in the glass to release its full bouquet. A distinctive, genuinely different style of Cognac for collectors who already know the deeper, oakier XO styles and want to explore a lighter, more floral expression from a small, historic Grande Champagne family estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Paul Giraud.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognac Paul Giraud is a family-owned estate in Bouteville, in the heart of Grande Champagne, with winegrowing roots tracing back to around 1650 — nearly four centuries of continuous family stewardship. Paul Jean Giraud, born in 1952, represents the 10th generation to lead the domain, having founded the modern Cognac Paul Giraud brand alongside his father in 1975. The estate's vineyards sit entirely within Grande Champagne, Cognac's classified Premier Cru, in the shadow of the historic Château of Montmorency-Bouteville, and Paul Giraud is widely regarded by specialists as one of the finest representatives of authentic, single-vintage Grande Champagne Cognac, producing a range spanning from 6-year to 60-year-old releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52364616106272,"sku":null,"price":497.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/paul-giraud-xo-irisdis-25-yrs-40-700ml-312569.webp?v=1789550128"},{"product_id":"paul-giraud-vs-cognac-grande-champagne-700ml","title":"Paul Giraud VS Cognac Grande Champagne 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Giraud VSOP Grande Champagne Cognac is an artisanal, small-estate Cognac from the Paul Giraud family estate in Bouteville, bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml bottle. Made entirely from Grande Champagne — Cognac's classified Premier Cru — the eaux-de-vie in this blend average around 8 years old, double the legal VSOP minimum, matured in Limousin oak in particularly humid cellars that intensify flavour and aroma. Honey-gold with amber highlights, it delivers butterscotch, baked apple and caramel character with a spicy, long finish, scoring 92 points from Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePaul Giraud VS Cognac Grande Champagne Tasting Notes.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNose: Earthy and woody tones layered with warm baking spices and fresh grape, opening with extended air to reveal butterscotch, dried peach and subtle floral notes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: Smooth and creamy, with initial sweetness of vanilla and baked apple transitioning to buttery caramel and honey.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinish: Long and spicy, marked by cinnamon warmth and elegant astringency.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose Paul Giraud VS Cognac Grande Champagne?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Giraud's VSOP genuinely over-delivers for its category — the eaux-de-vie blended into it average around 8 years old, double the legal minimum for VSOP, aged in Limousin oak in particularly humid cellars that many Cognac connoisseurs believe intensifies flavour and aroma more than drier ageing conditions. One respected reviewer specifically noted it \"could compete with younger XO's no problem,\" citing complexity, finesse and a rustic earthiness rarely found at VSOP level. Scoring 92 points from Wine Enthusiast, it's built entirely from Grande Champagne fruit — Cognac's classified Premier Cru — and the Giraud family's own history stretches back to 1635, with Paul Jean Giraud representing the 10th generation to lead the estate. The house avoids artificial colouring entirely, letting natural barrel ageing alone determine the honey-gold hue in the glass. It's an excellent introduction to genuine small-estate Cognac for drinkers who want to understand aromatic evolution before moving up to Paul Giraud's older Napoleon, Tres Rare or XO releases, and makes a superb base for a classic Sidecar or Brandy Alexander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Paul Giraud.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognac Paul Giraud is a family-owned estate in Bouteville, in the heart of Grande Champagne, with winegrowing roots tracing back to around 1650 — nearly four centuries of continuous family stewardship. Paul Jean Giraud, born in 1952, represents the 10th generation to lead the domain, having founded the modern Cognac Paul Giraud brand alongside his father in 1975. The estate's vineyards sit entirely within Grande Champagne, Cognac's classified Premier Cru, in the shadow of the historic Château of Montmorency-Bouteville, and Paul Giraud is widely regarded by specialists as one of the finest representatives of authentic, single-vintage Grande Champagne Cognac, producing a range spanning from 6-year to 60-year-old releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52364673417504,"sku":null,"price":118.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/paul-giraud-vs-cognac-grande-champagne-40-700ml-7414157.webp?v=1789550601"},{"product_id":"paul-giraud-cognac-grand-champagne-12-year-old-500ml","title":"Paul Giraud Cognac 12 Year Old Grand Champagne 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Giraud Cognac Grande Champagne 12 Years is a rare, single-cask Cognac from the Paul Giraud family estate in Bouteville, bottled in a limited edition of just 400 numbered labels, in a 500ml bottle. Made entirely from Grande Champagne — Cognac's classified Premier Cru — it reflects the estate's single-vintage, single-cask philosophy, distinct from Paul Giraud's blended VSOP, Napoleon and XO tiers. A genuinely scarce release for collectors specifically chasing single-cask expressions from small, historic Grande Champagne family estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePaul Giraud Cognac 12 Year Old Grand Champagne Tasting Notes.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNose: Baked apple and dried apricot open into warm honey and toasted oak, with a delicate floral lift of acacia and a whisper of cinnamon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: Rich and rounded, with caramelised fruit, buttery pastry and a gentle rancio note emerging beneath layers of spice and toasted almond.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinish: Long and warming, with lingering vanilla, orange peel and a soft, woody sweetness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose Paul Giraud Cognac 12 Year Old Grand Champagne?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely rare release rather than a standing product line — a single-cask bottling limited to just 400 numbered labels, reflecting Paul Giraud's broader philosophy of producing single-vintage, single-year Cognacs rather than blending across multiple years for consistency, a style specialists regard as among the truest representations of authentic Grande Champagne character. The Giraud family's own history stretches back to 1635, with Paul Jean Giraud representing the 10th generation to lead the estate, and their vineyards sit entirely within Grande Champagne, Cognac's classified Premier Cru, on Campanian and Santonian limestone soils that define the region's exceptional terroir. Single-cask Cognacs like this one offer something blended releases can't: the genuine, unrepeatable character of one specific barrel at one specific age, rather than a recipe engineered for year-on-year consistency. A compelling, scarce pick for Cognac collectors who already know Paul Giraud's VSOP or XO tiers and want to explore the estate's rarer, single-cask side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Paul Giraud.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognac Paul Giraud is a family-owned estate in Bouteville, in the heart of Grande Champagne, with winegrowing roots tracing back to around 1650 — nearly four centuries of continuous family stewardship. Paul Jean Giraud, born in 1952, represents the 10th generation to lead the domain, having founded the modern Cognac Paul Giraud brand alongside his father in 1975. The estate's vineyards sit entirely within Grande Champagne, Cognac's classified Premier Cru, in the shadow of the historic Château of Montmorency-Bouteville, and Paul Giraud is widely regarded by specialists as one of the finest representatives of authentic, single-vintage Grande Champagne Cognac, producing a range spanning from 6-year to 60-year-old releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52365317472544,"sku":null,"price":227.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/paul-giraud-cognac-grand-champagne-12-years-40-500ml-170480.webp?v=1789552554"},{"product_id":"paul-giraud-cognac-napoleon-15-year-old-grande-champagne-700ml","title":"Paul Giraud Cognac Napoleon 15 Year Old Grande Champagne 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Giraud Napoléon (15 Years) is an elegant Grande Champagne Cognac from the Paul Giraud family estate in Bouteville, bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml bottle. Made from eaux-de-vie averaging 15 years old and matured with 25% new oak, it sits one step above the estate's VSOP, showing a lighter colour but a more layered, floral character. Silky smooth and rounded, it delivers vanilla, honey and lemon cream, spruced up with fresh pear and a flurry of spice, scoring 94 points from Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePaul Giraud Cognac Napoleon 15 Year Old Tasting Notes.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" id=\"tw-target-text\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNose: Floral notes of vine flowers, elder flowers and lilies combine with fruity nectarine and plum, alongside late-summer fruit like plum and very present notes of honey, evoking an orchard near a beehive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: Light and very elegant, with a slight greasy richness, ripe pear, fig, dried apple and brandied prune, developing an almost leathery depth compared to the fresher VSOP.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinish: Fading into a long, ginger-spiked oak finish, with pleasant roundness and lingering warmth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose Paul Giraud Cognac Napoleon 15 Year Old?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNapoléon sits deliberately between Paul Giraud's VSOP and their older XO and Très Rare tiers, and the estate's own detail confirms real craft behind that positioning: matured with 25% new oak, eaux-de-vie averaging around 15 years — well above the Napoléon category's 6-year legal minimum — giving it noticeably more depth and complexity than a standard-issue Napoléon Cognac. One respected reviewer specifically noted the nose turns \"almost leathery at times,\" with the fruit character shifting from the VSOP's fresher notes toward dried apple and brandied prune — a genuine evolution in character rather than simply \"the same Cognac, aged a bit longer.\" Scoring 94 points from Wine Enthusiast, it's built entirely from Grande Champagne fruit — Cognac's classified Premier Cru — reflecting the Giraud family's continuous stewardship of the same Bouteville vineyards since 1635. A genuinely well-reviewed step up from VSOP for drinkers wanting more floral complexity and honeyed depth without yet moving into the estate's rarer, pricier XO and Très Rare releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Paul Giraud.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognac Paul Giraud is a family-owned estate in Bouteville, in the heart of Grande Champagne, with winegrowing roots tracing back to around 1650 — nearly four centuries of continuous family stewardship. Paul Jean Giraud, born in 1952, represents the 10th generation to lead the domain, having founded the modern Cognac Paul Giraud brand alongside his father in 1975. The estate's vineyards sit entirely within Grande Champagne, Cognac's classified Premier Cru, in the shadow of the historic Château of Montmorency-Bouteville, and Paul Giraud is widely regarded by specialists as one of the finest representatives of authentic, single-vintage Grande Champagne Cognac, producing a range spanning from 6-year to 60-year-old releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52365650395424,"sku":null,"price":192.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/paul-giraud-cognac-napoleon-15-years-grande-champagne-40-700ml-219541.webp?v=1789553621"},{"product_id":"paul-giraud-xo-nicolette-25-year-old-700ml","title":"Paul Giraud XO Nicolette 25 Year Old 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Giraud XO Nicolette (25 Years) is an exceptional Grande Champagne Cognac from the Paul Giraud family estate in Bouteville, bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml bottle. Named in honour of Nicolette Giraud, it's crafted exclusively from eaux-de-vie grown within the Premier Cru of Cognac, matured for around 25 years to develop remarkable elegance, richness and complexity while preserving the purity of the Grande Champagne terroir. Deep amber with brilliant golden highlights, it delivers dried apricot, candied orange peel and honey character, presented in an elegant crystal-style carafe — an outstanding choice for collectors, gifting and special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePaul Giraud XO Nicolette 25 Year Old Tasting Notes.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNose: Dried apricot, candied orange peel, vanilla, toasted almonds, honey and delicate floral notes. At the start of tasting, fresh early-summer fruit like peach and apricot appear, developing as the glass warms into riper, sun-oxidised notes of plum, prune and Agen prune.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: Rich and velvety, with dried fruits, roasted nuts, cocoa, mature oak, gentle spice and beautifully integrated rancio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinish: Long yet subtle, with classic rancio character and lingering warmth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy ChoosePaul Giraud XO Nicolette 25 Year Old?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicolette carries genuine personal significance within the family — named directly in honour of Nicolette Giraud, it reflects the deeply personal way this estate names its rarer releases, a tradition also seen in sibling bottlings like Iridis. Matured for around 25 years — well beyond the 10-year legal minimum for XO — it's aged in the estate's distinctively humid cellars, a hallmark Giraud technique many Cognac connoisseurs believe intensifies flavour and aroma more than drier ageing conditions typical elsewhere in Cognac. The Giraud family has cultivated the same Bouteville vineyards since 1635, with eleven generations succeeding one another at the head of the estate, and Paul Jean Giraud — the tenth generation — now passes his craft to his son Paul, the two sharing a genuine, hands-on attachment to these rare, patiently aged products. One verified customer review called it simply \"a great cognac, very long, yet subtle on the palate\" — a fitting summary of a Cognac built for genuine complexity rather than raw power. Presented in an elegant crystal-style carafe, it's a serious, story-rich choice for collectors, gifting, or any special occasion calling for real Grande Champagne pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Paul Giraud.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognac Paul Giraud is a family-owned estate in Bouteville, in the heart of Grande Champagne, with winegrowing roots tracing back to around 1650 — nearly four centuries of continuous family stewardship. Paul Jean Giraud, born in 1952, represents the 10th generation to lead the domain, having founded the modern Cognac Paul Giraud brand alongside his father in 1975. The estate's vineyards sit entirely within Grande Champagne, Cognac's classified Premier Cru, in the shadow of the historic Château of Montmorency-Bouteville, and Paul Giraud is widely regarded by specialists as one of the finest representatives of authentic, single-vintage Grande Champagne Cognac, producing a range spanning from 6-year to 60-year-old releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52365752107296,"sku":null,"price":698.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/paul-giraud-xo-nicolette-25-years-40-700ml-707243.webp?v=1789553915"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/collections\/Paul_Giraud.jpg?v=1789553165","url":"https:\/\/whisky.estate\/collections\/paul-giraud.oembed","provider":"Whisky Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}