A Tesseron Cognac Lot 76 Xo Tradition Decanter

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
A Tesseron
Label Name:
 
Cognac Lot 76 Xo Tradition Decanter
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Grande Champagne (Châteauneuf-sur-Charente)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast: 95 pts (range 90–95); International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC): Silver 2009; Spirit Journal: Highly Recommended

Tasting Note
Rich, velvety XO with caramelized peaches, candied fruits, roasted almonds, leather and honey, with floral lift, warm spice and a long satiny finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, blue cheese, foie gras, roasted pork, crème brûlée. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), miso‑glazed fish, spiced Indian desserts (gulab jamun).

Production Method
Blend of Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie (predominantly Ugni Blanc) matured decades in Limousin oak casks and humid cellars; reserve stocks married to create the Lot 76 XO decanter.

Vineyard Info
Maison Tesseron, family-owned since 1905 and based in Châteauneuf‑sur‑Charente; focuses on XO-and-older cognacs and began releasing bottlings under the Tesseron name in the early 2000s.