Chollet – Altesse – XO Extra – Grande Champagne

Chollet – Altesse – XO Extra – Grande Champagne

The nose is fine, gourmand, elegant, racy and offers a power as well as deepness. It reveals notes of pâtisseries, candied lemon, candied orange/jam and more slightly of peach in syrup associated with touches of caramel, dried lemon zests as well as a hint of Santal wood, flowers and a very discreet/imperceptible hint of tobacco/…

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Hardy – XO Rare – Cognac – Fine Champagne

Hardy – XO Rare – Cognac – Fine Champagne

The nose is powerful, fruity, spicy, concentrated and slightly incisive. It reveals notes of dried grapefruit zests and dried orange associated with small touches of white fruits in syrup, flowers as well as touches of rancio, caramel, cacao and slight hints of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a slight acid frame,…

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Paul Giraud – XO – Premier Cru de Cognac – Grande Champagne

Paul Giraud – XO – Premier Cru de Cognac – Grande Champagne

The nose is fruity, gourmand, aromatic, rich (but all in finesse) and complexe. It reveals notes of candied mandarin, apricot and more slightly of dried yellow peach associated with hints of caramel, candied lemon as well as a subtle/imperceptible hint of licorice (in the background), white flowers, woody hints and a very discreet hint of…

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Hardy – Noces d’Argent – Cognac  - Fine Champagne

Hardy – Noces d’Argent – Cognac  - Fine Champagne

The nose is fine, fruity, gourmand, elegant and offers power as well as deepness. It reveals notes of candied peach, candied mandarin zests and slight touches of apple in syrup, quenelle/exotic fruits associated with touches of rancio, caramel, cigare as well as a subtle hint of violet, grilled oak and gray pepper. The palate is…

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Laurent Jouffe – XO – 1er Cru de Cognac – Grande Champagne

Laurent Jouffe – XO – 1er Cru de Cognac – Grande Champagne

The nose is fruity and offers a slight richness, finesse as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of dried orange jam and slight touches of green lemon zests associated with hints of exotic fruits/quenette as well as a subtle hint of lemon tree flowers and slight toasted hints/caramel. The palate is fruity, well-balanced,…

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Domaine des Forges-Chermignac – XO Vieilles Réserve – Fine Champagne – Cognac

Domaine des Forges-Chermignac – XO Vieilles Réserve – Fine Champagne – Cognac

The nose is fruity, powerful, fine and slightly incisive/tight. It reveals notes of dried yellow peach, green lemon dried zests and slight touches of dried mandarin associated with hints of white fruits in syrup, caramel as well as a subtle hint of cedar wood, tobacco, Sichuan pepper and a very discreet hint of violet. The…

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Brard Blanchard – XO – Cognac

Brard Blanchard – XO – Cognac

The nose is fruity, powerful, precise, incisive and offers a fine gourmandise as well as generosity. It reveals notes of Zante currant puree, candied orange zests and jam associated with touches of cedar, rancio, a hint of fruits in syrup as well as a very discreet hint of leather, toasted oak and an imperceptible hint…

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Drouet – XO Ulysse – 1er Cru de Cognac

Drouet – XO Ulysse – 1er Cru de Cognac

The nose is fruity, gourmand, fine, powerful and offers a slight minerality. It reveals notes of orange jam, datte and touches of apricot in syrup associated with touches of rancio/caramel, subtle hints of chocolate, grilled oak as well as a subtle hint of rosewood and an imperceptible hint of almond. The palate is fruity, round,…

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ABK6 Cognac – XO Renaissance – Cognac

ABK6 Cognac – XO Renaissance – Cognac

The nose is fruity, gourmand, powerful and relatively incisive. It reveals notes of Zante currant, candied peach and touches of datte associated with touches of caramel, orange jam/candied citrus as well as a subtle hint of flowers, toasted oak, rancio and a hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, powerful, supple and…

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Cognac Leyrat – Domaine de Chez Maillard – XO Elite – Cognac Fins Bois – Single Estate

Cognac Leyrat – Domaine de Chez Maillard – XO Elite – Cognac Fins Bois – Single Estate

The nose is round, powerful, rich, racy and offers intensity. It reveals notes of dried orange zests, caramel, pâtisseries and slight touches of peach, candied lemon zests associated with hints of toasted oak, grilled hints as well as an imperceptible hint of white flowers and coffee. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a…

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