Château de Beaulon Cognac – XO Premier, Single Estate – Cognac :

The nose is elegant, racy and offers straightness, finesse, intensity as well as a fine grain and power. It reveals notes of crushed pear, dry peach, small notes of dry lemon associated with small notes of crystallized lemon, dry white flowers, apple flowers as well as hints of almond, Zante currant, dry orange zests, discreet hints of liquorice, cedar, spices and a very discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, beautiful balanced, harmony, elegant and offers generosity, a certain aromatic purity as well as a fine straightness, a fine tension, a beautiful precision, a beautiful definition, a very beautiful finesse, suavity, a fine gourmandize and a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of peach in syrup, clementine jam, small notes of apricot, crystallized lemon associated with fine touches of apple compote, lychee, cedrat as well as hints of spices, pâtisseries, dry almond, subtle hints of white flowers, rose wood. A subtle hint of grilled and dry violet on the finish/persistence. Good length and beautiful persistence.