Frapin Domaine Château Fontpinot Xo

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
Frapin
Label Name:
 
Domaine Château Fontpinot Xo
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Grande Champagne (Premier Cru)
Volume:
 
50ml
ABV:
 
41%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted in reviews and competitions: Wine Enthusiast (high 80s–90s; listed among top spirits), Vinous (up to ~96 for special anniversary bottlings), Ultimate Spirits Challenge (mid-90s), International Spirits Challenge / Single Cru XO Master awards (sources: Wine Enthusiast, Vinous, Ultimate Spirits Challenge, ISC)

Tasting Note
Rich amber; aromas of candied apricot, dried fig, marzipan, toasted hazelnut and nougat. Palate is velvety and balanced with dried-fruit, vanilla, warm spice and a long rancio finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate desserts, macarons, praliné mousse, mimolette/parmesan/blue cheeses, roasted duck or lamb. Asian: Peking duck, Chinese five-spice or braised pork belly (hong shao rou), seared scallops with soy-butter, spiced Thai prawns.

Production Method
Single-estate grapes double-distilled in traditional Charentais copper pot stills (sur lies), long-aged in Limousin oak in dry cellars, then blended from old reserves and bottled at 41% ABV.

Vineyard Info
Maison Frapin, family estate at Château Fontpinot (Segonzac), producing single-estate Grande Champagne cognacs; family-owned since 1270 with ~240–320 hectares in Grande Champagne.