XO Grande Réserve

Tasting caracteristics

A great cognac with a great intensity and complexity: soft and strong, well-balanced aroma of vanilla, honey, black, hot chocolate, candied fruit, mango, orange, apricot. It is a powerful cognac with a rich flavor – a perfect gift for those who appreciate the strength, courage, and delicious taste!

Also previously labelled as “Special Amateur” or “Expert Collection”.

Cognac XO Grande Réserve at points of sale

Mouth

Notes of peaches, nuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, rancio, rich oak and black tea.

Pairings

To be enjoyed neat after dinner with a good square of dark chocolate.

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

44% – 700ml / 750ml

Awards

97 points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge + Chairman’s Trophy – 2018

What the press says

84 points – “…much to my liking, it’s a relatively easy, well-built everyday Cognac with perfect presence, I would say.” – Serge Valentin