La Truffe – XO – Petite Champagne, Cognac

The nose is aromatic and offers a certain ampleness, a small soothing side, a fine intensity as well as a beautiful fine grain. It reveals notes of dry kumquat, dry quince, small notes of dry brugnon associated with fine touches of crystallized lemon, caramel apple as well as discreet hints of spices, Sichuan pepper, violet, a subtle hint of camphor, cigar and dry oak. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant and offers a beautiful suavity, gourmandize, dullness as well as a juicy/mineral frame, a beautiful guideline, a fine unctuosity and a certain ampleness. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of caramelized quince, crystallized mandarine, small notes of pâtisseries associated with touches of caramel peach, dry lemon dry flowers as well as a hint of dry zests, mild tobacco, sweet spices, a hint of pepper and a very discreet hint of grilled. Good persistence.