TESSERON COGNAC XO Lot 53 Perfection Cognac France

Cognac Brandy that’s well respected. The Tesseron Cognacs are made from the two most prestigious appellations in the Cognac region: Grande Champagne And Petite Champagne, in which the maison’s 40 hectares of vines are located.

Thanks to its limestone soils, Grande Champagne is renowned for producing the best cognacs of the region. Many years are needed for them to develop their legendary silky texture.

The longer they age, the greater the expression of their aromas and the smoother their texture.
The Petite Champagne soils are mostly made up of limestone and clay. The cognacs produced from this terroir bring freshness of taste and a silky finish to the final blend.
 
Tesseron cognac is one of the last cognac houses to still use the three Charentais grape varietals: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard. A Cognac Brandy that’s well respected.

Ugni Blanc is the main variety used in all the blends. It forms the backbone of all great cognac. The two other rare varieties, Folle Blanche and Colombard and have almost disappeared from the region, being difficult to grow and producing only modest yields. With their finesse and complexity, they add an extra dimension in the final blend.
 
Grapes are harvested in the early autumn and fermented to make a low strength, acidic wine of around 9% volume.

Tesseron cognacs undergo a double distillation known as a ‘repasse’ in Charente copper ‘pot’ stills, which are heated by a naked flame. Only the ‘heart’ of the distillation is kept for the ageing of the cognac.

All the eaux-de-vie are distilled on lees, which enhances their complexity. This method produces a more sophisticated cognac that displays greater body and power, elegance and added length of flavour on the palate and superb finesse. Each stage of the distillation process is subject to a stringent tasting by the cellarmaster.

LOT N°53
XO PERFECTION

GRAPE VARIETIES Ugni Blanc and Colombard

APPELLATION Grande Champagne

AGED More than two generations in Limousin oak casks

TASTING NOTE

Color : Splendid mahogany

Nose : Wonderful, heady aromatic tang, borne of long wood ageing is immediately compelling. This gives way to hints of wood, dried fruits & tobacco – very rich and generous.

Palate : An extremely appetising cognac, opulent, rounded and yet vivacious. Pepper & spices emerge initially before revealing dark chocolate and fresh herbs. Complex, it shows supreme finesse, supple opulence and very good length.