Post FOCUS On VSOP Cognac: Our Very Superior Selection 17 October 202217 October 2022Wines and Spiritsby Icon-Icon VSOP cognacs are well-known for being the most finished. VSOP stands for "Very Superior Old Pale" - that is to say, cognacs made out of aged eaux-de-vie for at least four years. Hence the importance of choosing your VSOP Cognac.