# Artisanal Dried Fruit Cognac Cognac Frapin Launches the Premium 'Cuvée Rabelais' Cognac By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cognac-frapin References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2022/cognac-frapin-announces-cuvee-rabelais) & [cognac-frapin](https://www.cognac-frapin.com/en/)  Cognac Frapin has launched a new limited edition expression called the ‘Cuvée Rabelais,’ a premium cognac that is inspired and named after humanist and writer François Rabelais. ‘Cuvée Rabelais’ has a rich history dating back to 1270 when Frapin’s family came to fruition in the XIXth century. This cognac not only celebrates the history of Frapin, but also the “exceptional character” of the alcoholic offering. ‘Cuvée Rabelais’ boasts a rich amber color with flavors of dried fruit and liquor ice, while the expression itself smells of orange, wood, and candied apricot. “The Cuvée Rabelais is a luxurious blend that allows you to experience the beauty of the Charente region and celebrate the rich history of Cognac Frapin in every single sip,” says Cellar Master Patrice Piveteau. “Being able to oversee such a special and historically significant release, is a true honor and a testament to those Cellar Master’s who have come before me and played a role in creating this exceptional offering. It is truly one-of-a-kind.” Image Credit: Cognac Frapin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Premium Alcohol Trends:** Opportunity to innovate with artisanal and limited edition expressions of alcoholic beverages. - **Flavored Liquor Trends:** Opportunity to create unique flavors for liquor products by incorporating dried fruit and spice assortments. - **Historically Inspired Alcohol Trends:** Opportunity to draw inspiration from historical figures, stories, and regions to create unique selling propositions for alcoholic beverages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcoholic Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for premium and unique offerings in the alcoholic beverage industry. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity to create and market innovative combinations of food and alcohol. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunity to offer exclusive and unique drinking experiences in upscale hotels, bars, and restaurants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Single-Vineyard Cognacs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delamain-la-rambaudie.md) - [Exquisitely Aged Brandy Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anniversary-cuve.md) - [Premium Smoky Cognacs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnum-mason5.md) - [Opulent Holiday-Edition Cognacs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reach-for-the-stars.md) - [Luxury Rapper-Approved Cognacs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/505-edition-branson-cognac.md) - [Luxurious Next-Gen Cognacs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martingale-cognac.md) - [Luxury Rye-Forward Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redemption-whiskey.md) - [Wine-Inspired Cask-Aged Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renais-grand-cru.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Cognac Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-hennessy-magnum.md)