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  Grade: XO 
Kelt

Kelt
Tour du Monde XO
Blend / Grand Champagne
40% abv

Delicate scents of flowers: narcissus, jasmine, honeysuckle with multifaceted touch of tawny port and walnut. Subtle wood notes: vanilla oak, cedar wood, cigar box. Candied fruits: tangerine, apricot, and pear. Velvety and sophisticated on the palate with an incredible finish, lasting for at least 20 minutes. Only X.O. ever to be awarded a Platinum Medal in the World Spirits Championship.


  Grade: XO 

Ragnaud-Sabourin
Florilège
(unblended 45)
45 yrs old (all from same year)
Triple "S" / Grande Champagne
40% abv

Incredibly deep aromas of dried autumn fruits, toffee, rich brown spices, toasty oak. A rich, velvety sentry leads to a dry-yet-fruity full-bodied palate of rich brown spices, dark caramel, cocoa, and roasted nuts. Finishes with a very long fade of smoky oak, peppery spice, and dried fruits. Exquisitely proportioned and balanced. Near perfection.

Ragnaud-Sabourin

 

  Grade: XO 
Rémy Martin

Rémy Martin
Extra
35 yrs old
Blend / 90% Grande Champagne, 10% Petite Champagne
40% abv

Fragrant honeysuckle and narcissus. Candied plums, rare spices, saffron and precious sandalwood. Satiny. Pure yet intense, refined, long and lingering finish. Winner Gold Medal, International Review of Spirits Award.

 

  Grade: XO 

Paul Giraud
Vieille Resérve
25 yrs old
100% hand-harvested
Triple "S"/ Grande Champagne
40% abv

Soft, delicate, sweet. Nose of stone fruit. Palate shows subtle, honeyed fruit. Mid-to-long length on finish. A best buy.

Paul Giraud

 

  Grade: XO 
Alain Gousseland

Alain Gousseland
XO
34 yrs old (100% harvest of 1972)
Triple "S" / Bon Bois
40% abv

Rich aromas of buttery toffee, brown spices, and dried flowers. A smooth supple entry leads to an oily, dry-yet-fruity medium to full-bodied palate with toffee, brown spices, pepper, baked apple and raisin flavors. Finishes with a dry, smoky, woody fade of peppery spice, and burnt sugar. An elegant Cognac that would pair well with a cigar. A best buy. Winner Gold Medal, International Review of Spirits Award.


  Grade: XO 

Paul Giraud
Très Rare 40 yrs old
100% hand-harvested
Triple "S"/ Grande Champagne
40% abv

Very soft complex nose, slight cloves and pepper. Warm mid-length palate with slightly peppery final edge. A true reflection of a 40-year old cognac. A best buy.

Paul Giraud

 

  Grade: XO 
Logis de Montifaud XO

Logis de Montifaud
(Christian Landreau) XO
A single year XO, at least 30 yrs old Grande Champagne
40% abv

A round and a exceptional finesse. Flavours of spice and dark chocolate. Very supple and silky, exhibiting all the flavors of Grande Champagne Cognac. Only X.O. ever to be awarded a Platinum Medal in the World Spirits Championship.

 

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Domaine du Buisson
XO
50 yrs old
Triple "S" / Borderies
43% abv

Rich aromas of dried autumn fruits, brown spices, oak, and dark buttery caramel. A rich entry leads to a vibrant, smooth full-bodied palate with buttery toffee, dark raisins, and peppery spice. Finishes with a long dry woody fade of ashy minerals, dried fruit, and peppercorns. A dry, elegant Cognac that is a perfect choice with cigars. Winner Gold Medal, International Review of Spirits Award.

Domaine du Buisson

  Grade: XO 
Hardy

Hardy
Perfection
Blend / Grand Champagne
41% abv

Vines date back to the 1870's, the Pre-phylloxera days. Its grapes are composed of a 100% French Colombard and this eaux-de-vie is pure and unblended at a natural strength of 41% volume. Hints of chocolate and coffee, big oak and great balance adds to the complexity. A rare Cognac for those who demand the finest. When perfection is gone, c'est fini, for it can never be duplicated.

 

  Grade: XO 

Pierre de Segonzac (Ferrand)
Selection des Anges
30 yrs old
Triple "S" / Grande Champagne
40% abv

The aromas are rich with oaky vanilla and chocolate with a hint of curry, then jasmine tea, honeysuckle, and walnut appear. The bouquet continues to develop with candied fruit aromas and spicy saffron, ginger, and honey, mixed with nutmeg and cedar wood. Sheer velvet on the palate. The flavours are rich and concentrated, with superb balance. The aftertaste persists for up to 12 minutes.

Pierre de Segonzac (Ferrand)

 


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