1. VS: VerySpecial. This refers to brandy that is more than 2 years old.
2. VSOP: VerySuperiorOldPale (Very Superior Aged Old Brandy). It refers to products whose age is between 4 and 6 years.
3. XO: ExtraOld. Refers to products whose age is at least 10 years.
4. Horsd'age: Aged Old Brandy Beyond Time. This grade refers to old wines whose vintage cannot be determined and whose age is usually more than 15 years.
In addition, there are some non-statutory classifications of brandy, such as Napoleon, Extra or VieuxReserva, etc., which are names set by the merchants themselves.