Tesseron - Lot N°29 XO Exception - 70cl

Lot N°29 XO Exception is a blend of eaux de vie made exclusively from Grande Champagne, and crafted from Ugni Blanc, for tension and vivacity, CoLombard for roundness and aromatics, and finally Folle Blanche for race and precision. All wines are distilled with the lees, to obtain eaux de vie with greater body, elegance and persistence. They are then aged in French Limousin oak barrels for more than three generations. They will stay in the "Paradis", this timeless cellar where the oldest eaux de vie date back to Abel's private collection Tesseron.

This Cognac offers a perfect balance between richness and finesse. Its brilliant color is topaz gold with amber highlights. The nose is powerful and bewitching, on fig, plum, pineapple, but also honey, mocha and cocoa, finishing on wild carnation and rose. These generous yet subtle notes are complemented by leather, sweet spices - vanilla and nutmeg - and precious wood. The palate is very elegant, combining fruit Secs, candied orange and marmalade with refreshing notes of orange blossom. And what can we say about this length, this interminable rancio that characterizes the great Cognacs so well ... a true gem of the Grande Champagne.

And when we speak of rancio we often think chocolate ... don't hesitate to associate this Lot N°29 XO Exception with the beautiful bitterness of pure dark chocolate (+80%), a stunning combination. This famous rancio can also refer to cooked citrus fruits, try a Panna Cotta with orange fondue, a delight!