Very Special Old Pale Cognac, also known as VSOP, is the second youngest type of Cognac with a minimum of four years aged. Molly Horn recommends pairing dark chocolate with the rich flavors in ...

For a Cognac to be designated VSOP, meaning Very Superior Old Pale, the youngest eau-de-vie in that blend must be barrel-aged for a minimum of four years. The expression itself can be traced back ...