Le Portier Shay

Le Portier Shay VSOP Cognac was created by NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe in honor of his grandmother Mary Porter, blending Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Fins Bois aged in French oak for over four years — caramelized spiced apple, chocolate, butterscotch. The Collector’s Edition bottles feature unique monogrammed obsidian closures — nine releases that will spell “LE PORTIER” when collected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Le Portier Shay mean?

“Portier” is the French translation of the name Porter — Shannon Sharpe’s grandmother’s surname — making the brand name a direct tribute to Mary Porter. “Shay” is Shannon Sharpe’s nickname. The name is simultaneously the French word for “porter/gatekeeper” and a phonetic tribute to the woman who raised him, connecting the brand’s identity directly to family heritage rather than purely to celebrity.

What is the difference between VSOP and XO Cognac classifications?

VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) requires all spirits in the blend to be aged at least four years in oak. XO (Extra Old) requires a minimum of ten years of aging for the youngest component. In practice, most prestige VSOP Cognacs contain spirits significantly older than the four-year minimum — Le Portier Shay blends Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Fins Bois aged well beyond the VSOP floor. The VSOP classification means the youngest barrel in the blend is at minimum four years old.