Our XO Petite Champagne Single Cru is
obtained through the distillation of wines
coming from this unique cru of the Cognac
region. This area, located in the center of the
region, has a typical soil consisting mainly of
clay stone; which is basically a poor soil for
agriculture but a great terroir for wine and
cognac making. The Petite Champagne fresh
distillate offers a wonderful minerality, very
delicate pear, floral hints and even a fresh
buttery nose. These delicate elements need
more time than any other cru to reach matu-
ration, with a minimum requirement of 10
years in oak.
Our Petite Champagne Single Cru is a blend
of Cognacs aged 10 to 20 years, exclusively
selected for their great elegance, typical of
this terroir. We favor aging these Cognacs in
humid, stable temperature cellars; carefully
selecting specific small grain French oak
casks, with light toasting.
Color
Amber, copper and golden glints.
Nose
Powerful, overwhelming nose, show
ing a great complexity from the start with a
perfectly aligned balance of minerality and
dry fruit notes; prunes, hint of crystallized
citrus, blond tobacco and humid cellar, nice
cognac rancio.
Palate
Just as the nose, great flavorful start
combining fruitiness, minerality and deli-
cious oxidized hints (typical cognac rancio).
Nice, light cigar box and old cellar hints
adding some spiciness on the finish. Soft,
smooth and long finish
