Camus Cognac
Borderies floral Cognac from the largest independent family house
The story behind Camus
Camus was founded in 1863 by Jean-Baptiste Camus, who started as a collective of growers called La Grande Marque and bought out his partners in the 1890s. Five generations later the house is still family owned, now led by Cyril Camus, and it stands as the largest independent family owned Cognac house in France.
The style is rooted in Borderies, the smallest of the six Cognac growth zones, where Camus owns more vineyard land than anyone else. Clay and chalk soils there give eaux-de-vie a violet floral lift you can smell before you taste it. Camus distills on the lees in 2,500 liter copper Charentais stills and folds the aromatic heads back into the heart.
Explore the Camus range
Three core expressions, all bottled at 80 proof, all built on that Borderies violet signature. Start at VS, move to VSOP, finish at XO.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camus VS | Cognac, minimum 2 years | 80 | Fresh pear, light violet, soft oak |
| Camus VSOP | Cognac, minimum 4 years | 80 | Ripe apricot, violet, vanilla, gentle spice |
| Camus XO | Cognac, minimum 10 years | 80 | Dried fruit, dark chocolate, rancio, long finish |
Which Camus is right for you?
Pricing here runs from everyday to occasion. Camus VS sits at $33.99, which is honest money for a Borderies leaning blend and makes it a fair pour for cocktails and ginger ale. Camus VSOP is $45.99, four years minimum in French oak and the bottle most of our customers reach for when they want something to sip neat. Camus XO is $119.68, ten years minimum, and it is the one you buy when the evening deserves it. Buy Camus online and pick it up curbside in Commack.
Stirred drinks and ginger ale need a lively, floral base that will not overpower.
Four years in oak gives violet and vanilla without the price of the XO.
Ten year minimum, dried fruit and chocolate, a bottle that reads as an occasion.