Martell Xo

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
Martell
Label Name:
 
Xo
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cognac (Grande Champagne & Borderies).
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc.
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
San Francisco World Spirits Competition — Double Gold (2023, 2024); International Spirits Challenge — Gold (2024); positive professional reviews and high retailer scores; community rating ~4. 3/5

Tasting Note
Golden amber with dark copper highlights. Spicy black and pink pepper, dried figs, red fruit compote, walnut, beeswax and sandalwood; rounded, rich palate with a long silken finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, roasted nuts, blue cheese, duck confit, foie gras, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised pork belly (red-cooked), mooncakes, miso-glazed fish, seared wagyu or teriyaki-style dishes.

Production Method
Double distillation of clear, sediment-free white wine (predominantly Ugni Blanc); aged in fine-grained French (Tronçais) oak up to ≈35 years, then expertly blended to balance Grande Champagne power and Borderies elegance.

Vineyard Info
Maison Martell, founded 1715 by Jean Martell, is one of the oldest great Cognac houses; now part of Pernod Ricard, known for sourcing Grande Champagne and Borderies eaux-de-vie and using Tronçais oak.