A Tesseron Cognac Signature Legende

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
A Tesseron
Label Name:
 
Cognac Signature Legende
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Grande Champagne / Fine Champagne (Tesseron cellars)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Premium Tesseron 'Légende' expressions are highly regarded by trade press and specialists; related Tesseron bottlings have earned high scores (e. g. , mid-90s from wine/spirit magazines) and appear on collectors' lists

Tasting Note
Deep amber with aromas of dried apricot, honey, vanilla, toasted oak and warm spice. Palate is rich and velvety with candied fruit, toffee, baking spices and a long, elegant, slightly tobacco-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, roasted or glazed duck, foie gras, mature hard cheeses, caramel desserts. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), miso-glazed fish, spiced Malaysian/Indian desserts, mooncakes.

Production Method
Double distillation in Charentais pot stills; assemblage of multiple eaux‑de‑vie from Grande/Petite Champagne; long ageing in Limousin oak casks and blended by the Tesseron cellar masters.

Vineyard Info
Maison Tesseron, a family-owned Cognac house (Grande/Petite Champagne), specializes in old Grande Champagne reserves and uses traditional grape varieties; known for multi‑generation ageing and rare Folle Blanche lots.