Cognac Camus – Borderies – XO

Cognac Camus – Borderies – XO

The nose reveals notes of violet, iris, candied fruits and citrus (grapefruit and clementine zest). The mouth is gourmande, generous and fruity. It expresses slight notes of spices, acidulous candy, fruits and a few notes of leather. Good length.

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Cognac Paul Giraud – XO Très Rare – 50 years old (1962) – Grande Champagne – 1er Cru de Cognac

Cognac Paul Giraud – XO Très Rare – 50 years old (1962) – Grande Champagne – 1er Cru de Cognac

An “Eau-de-vie” more full-bodied, well-balanced, marked by spices (cloves, blond tobacco, pepper). It expresses notes of fruits (pear and some dried fruit), woody notes and hints of leather and some oxidation notes. The attack is round. In mouth this Cognac is fleshy, voluptuous, fruity and elegant. Pretty final on spices. Cognac with a nice complexity that has…

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Cognac Paul Giraud – Vieille Réserve – 25 years old – Grande Champagne –1er Cru de Cognac

Cognac Paul Giraud – Vieille Réserve – 25 years old – Grande Champagne –1er Cru de Cognac

A pure Cognac, balanced, clean and elegant. The nose shows notes of dried fruits (raisins, apricots) associated with notes of plums and prunes. The palate is fruity (apricot, plum, prune, peach) and spices (including cloves). A slightly alcoholic final but do not overload the mouth. Good length and depth on the palate. This Cognac has a…

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Hennessy Cognac – XO – L’Original

Hennessy Cognac – XO – L’Original

A nice complex nose, elegant, spicy and powerful. The nose shows notes of plum, candied fruits, chocolate, spices and candied orange. The woody notes are harmoniously married. The palate is smooth  intense, round and well balanced. There are aromas of fruit, caramel, spice and oak in the background with little notes of peppermint and vanilla….

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