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TESSERON COGNAC XO Lot 76 Tradition Cognac France
S$290.00
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°76
XO TRADITION
GRAPE VARIETIES Ugni Blanc
APPELLATION Grande Champagne
AGED More than one generation in Limousin oak casks
TASTING NOTE
Color : Very clear and bright
Nose : Very alluring and expressive, this presents a sensation of fruit compote layered with hints of honey and leather, all lifted by floral tones
Palate : Generous on attack, a wonderful and spicy vitality with a rounded and harmonious finish
An exceptional blend of reserve stocks of Grande Champagne Cognac, matured to perfection in old casks. Lot n°76 immediately establishes its quality on the nose, which exhibits a wealth of caramelised peaches, almond and candied fruit aromas. This carries on magnificently through to the palate, with rich, delicate flavours of nuts and dried fruits – a wonderful range of tasteful sensations.