A Tesseron Cognac Lot 53 Xo Perfection Decanter

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
A Tesseron
Label Name:
 
Cognac Lot 53 Xo Perfection Decanter
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Grande Champagne, Cognac
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
Acidity:
 
1
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 98 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Wine Enthusiast top spirit / high scores (96–100 range); Spirit Journal 5 stars; highly rated by specialty retailers

Tasting Note
Opulent mahogany XO: dried figs, plums, dark chocolate, tobacco, orange peel, vanilla and warm spice. Silky, layered palate with rancio and toasted oak, finishing long and refined.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, blue/aged cheeses, foie gras, roasted lamb, grilled steak. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed dishes, Cantonese roast pork, spiced Sichuan cuisine.

Production Method
Double distillation in Charentais copper pot stills; aged multiple generations in Limousin oak casks, blended from Grande Champagne eaux‑de‑vie and rested in glass demijohns prior to bottling.

Vineyard Info
Maison Abel Tesseron, family-owned since 1905 in Châteauneuf‑sur‑Charente. Renowned for extensive old stocks, 12th‑century cellars ('Paradis') and focus on Grande Champagne terroir.