Almost every cognac brand has a VSOP. Popular ones are Hennessy, Remy Martin, Martell or Courvoisier
It depends on several factors such as age, cru and so on. This e.g. is a Courvoisier Grande Fine Champagne cognac bottled in the 1950s, that's worth approx $300
The difference mainly lies in age: The 1738 is a Napoleon grade, which is somehow equal to XO quality, that means that the youngest eaux-de-vie used in this blend are at least 6 years old. It costs round about $140, while the VSOP is less aged, where the youngest spirits in the blend were matured four 4 years in oak barrels. The price is also lower: around $50. Both of the Cognacs were made with grapes which come from the Grande and Petite Champagne growth area.
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Remy Martin 1738 is technically a VSOP, but the company characterizes it as being a notch above that premium level, even while its not old enough to be termed XO. Like all Remy products, it's a blend of eaux-de-vie that comes strictly from the Champagne crus of Cognac (so called for their especially chalky soil and not to be confused with Champagne region and its sparkling wines). In this case, the Cognac is 65 percent Grand Champagne and 35 percent Petite Champagne. The name, 1738 Accord Royal, stems from an eighteenth century degree from Louis XV that allowed Remy to extend its grape production in an era when new plantings were prohibited. The date is a reference to Rémy Martins early history. The blend comes in a 70 cl bottle, with a 40% ABV.
VSOP: Very Superior Old Pale, in reference to Cognac. XO: Hug and Kiss??
VSOP isn't scotch. It stands for Very Special Old Pale..... Cognac
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Very Special (or Superior) Old Pale
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It is actually VSOP and stands for Very Special Old Pale
A VSOP cognac (= Very Special Old Pale or Very Superior Old Pale) isn't categorically better than a VS cognac (= Very Special) but it's older: A VSOP cognac is at least 4 years old, a VS cognac is at least 2 years old. But in the most cases age means quality or at least value.