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Decanters of style and prestige

So Elegantissime XO

Tasting caracteristics

Very floral nose, spring flowers, hawthorn, wild rose, acacia, with some notes of white peach and nectarine. A touch of violet bonbon. Deliciously lively on the palate with some aromas of passion fruit, lemon tart, dried apricot. Long finish with some notes of sweet spices coming through, coriander, and cardamom.
In one word… Elegantissime!

Cognac SO Elegantissime at points of sale

Nose

Very floral, spring flowers, rosehip, with some notes of white peach and nectarine.

Mouth

Delicious with aromas of passion fruit, lemon pie.

Pairings

Cooked scallops, Peking duck and cooked or candied pineapple.

Distillation

Wine with the lees.
Distilled twice in Charentais pot still.

Soil and variety

Cretaceous clay-limestone.

Ugni blanc (Trebbiano in Italia).

Conditioning and degree

41% – 700ml / 750ml

Awards

94 points – Number 2 – Falstaff Spirits Special – 2021
5 stars – Highest Recommendation – Spirits Journa
96 points – Number 1 – Falstaff Bar & Spirits Guide 2014

What the press says

“★★★★★ – Highest Recommendation” – Spirit Journal
“Very beautiful Cognac, with a lot of finesse” – Sommeliers International
“Mark of Excellence” – Excellent Magazine