J & L Charlemagne – XO Tradition – Cognac

The nose offers power and intensity. It reveals notes of dry orange, tobacco, dry quince associated with small touches of peach, peach flowers, tobacco as well as hints of cedar, cedrat, a discreet hint of toffee and pâtisserie. The palate is very finely tight and offers a small freshness, power, a fine grain as well as intensity and a fine straightness. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of dry mandarine, dry peach, small notes of dry pear associated with touches of dry flowers/pot pourri, dry lemon, tobacco, pepper as well as fine hints of cedar, caramelization, a discreet hint of incense and grilled almond. Good length.