From Sparrow’s brandy list, the Baardseth VSOP is a detail-obsessed Cognac that rewards a slow sip in our 21+ lounge ($17 by the pour, or $25.50 for a larger pour).
About Baardseth VSOP
From start to finish, this VSOP Cognac focuses on detail-oriented production. It draws on wines from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, the two most prized growing areas in the Cognac region of France, a blend often called fine champagne Cognac. The eaux-de-vie are aged 4 to 6 years in carefully selected and precisely toasted French oak, with the cooper paying close attention to the grain and the level of toast. That care for the small details, right down to the wood, is what gives the Cognac its polish.
Tasting Notes
The menu describes notes of dried fruit, vanilla, mild smokiness, and minerality, all driving an elegant but persistent finish. It is a Cognac built around balance, with the orchard and dried-fruit sweetness lifted by the gentle smoke and stony minerality from those chalky Champagne soils. The 4 to 6 years in toasted oak give it a polished, persistent finish without ever feeling heavy.
What to Pair It With
An elegant Cognac like this is best enjoyed neat or over a single large cube so its layers can open up. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it is a fine close to a meal of American Wagyu steak or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack, and it pairs nicely with the Truffle Deviled Eggs. It makes a memorable after-dinner pour in our 21+ lounge with the quartzite bar, or out on the four-season patio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baardseth VSOP Cognac?
It is a VSOP Cognac from France made from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne cru wines, aged 4 to 6 years in toasted French oak.
How much is a pour of Baardseth VSOP at Sparrow?
Baardseth VSOP is $17 by the pour, or $25.50 for a larger pour, at Sparrow in Kirkland.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Hennessey VS. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.