A Tesseron Cognac Lot 90 Xo Ovation (event)

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
A Tesseron
Label Name:
 
Cognac Lot 90 Xo Ovation (event)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cognac (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Community rating ~4. 16/5 (Distiller); Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~90 points; Wine & Spirits ~95 points ; London Spirits Competition – Silver (past entry)

Tasting Note
Fresh pear and quince with orange peel, caramel, dried fruits, almonds and gentle oak spice; firm, focused palate with toasted vanilla and a long warming finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, blue cheese, foie gras, roast or confit duck, grilled lamb. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed fish, spiced nuts, sesame-based desserts.

Production Method
Double-distilled Ugni Blanc eaux-de-vie from Grande/Petite Champagne and Fins Bois, aged ~10–15 years in Limousin oak casks, then blended and bottled at 40% ABV.

Vineyard Info
Maison Tesseron, family-owned since 1905; Alfred Tesseron leads the house known for Lot-numbered blends assembled from long-aged eaux-de-vie.