A Tesseron Cognac Tesseron Lot No. 29 XO Exception

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
A Tesseron
Label Name:
 
Cognac Tesseron Lot No. 29 XO Exception
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Grande Champagne (Cognac)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
High critical scores: Vinous ~95–96, Jeb Dunnuck ~95, F. Paul Pacult 4 stars (Spirit Journal); widely cited as one of Tesseron’s rare top‑tier releases (

Tasting Note
Lustrous topaz. Ethereal, floral nose with honey, figs, plums, mocha, dark chocolate and toasted oak. Palate shows macerated dried fruits, marmalade, cocoa and subtle spice; supremely elegant with a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, tarte Tatin, foie gras, blue cheese, roasted duck. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, mooncakes, miso‑glazed dishes, five‑spice pork, preserved orange peel desserts.

Production Method
Blend of old Grande Champagne eaux‑de‑vie aged in Limousin oak casks for multiple generations (≈75 years average), including small proportions from early 1900s; matured in humid cellars and married before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Maison A. Tesseron, family-owned cognac house; launched bottlings under its name in 2003, sources top Grande/Petite Champagne crus; also owners of Château Pontet-Canet.