A Tesseron Cognac Lot 90 Xo Ovation Decanter

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
A Tesseron
Label Name:
 
Cognac Lot 90 Xo Ovation Decanter
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois (Cognac).
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc.
Acidity:
 
1
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine International 94 points (listed); Cognac-Expert avg ~86/100; Tony Aspler ~92. 5; Distiller community 4. 16/5

Tasting Note
Golden amber; fresh pear and quince, dried fruits, toasted nuts, almond and gentle vanilla spice; firm, focused and long. (≤50 words)

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, foie gras, roasted/braised pork, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking (roast) duck, miso-glazed dishes, char siu, spicy Szechuan lamb.

Production Method
Double distillation in Charentais copper stills; matured in Limousin oak barrels; XO blend with components ≥10 years.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Maison Tesseron, founded early 20th century; famed for preserving and blending old eaux-de-vie from Grande/Petite Champagne.