Baron Otard – XO Gold – Cognac

The nose is elegant and offers a fine sensation of tension, a fine richness (full of control) and a small intensity. It reveals notes of yellow peach, small candied yellow fruits, small notes of caramelized kumquat associated with small touches of caramel pear, apricot flowers, cigar box, vanilla pod as well as fine hints of camphor, dry violet and an imperceptible hint of tea. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, a small tension, fullness, a certain generosity, suavity as well as a small dry side, gourmandize and elegance. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of caramel pear, crystallized mandarine, small notes of caramelized kumquat associated with small touches of small crushed yellow fruits, pâtisserie, cedar wood, tobacco as well as hints of crème brûlée, coffee, Bourbon vanilla pod and a subtle hint of dry violet/pepper.