70cl Courvoisier XO Cognac

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The clues in the name with this one: since 1630, 10 generations of the Ferrand family have passed knowledge down its business, resulting in a bottle that pays homage to hard work, skill and unrivalled mastery. Dashing good looks aside, eaux-de-vie have been aged in young barrels to create an extra-old and robust Cognac that’s deep and round, complete with flavours of candied fruit and dark chocolate with a spicy edge. Courvoisier XO is an example of the true art of creating the noblest cognac, which will be appreciated even by the most demanding connoisseurs.

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Besides these caramelized notes, I detect fresh grapes, highlighting the winey characteristics and primary essence of the liquor.

Yes, there are the high-rollers – Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Martell and Courvoisier – but there are more than 300 makers, many of them small and family-run, producing some truly cracking stuff. Blending more than 25 Grande and Petite Champagne Cognacs – the youngest of which has been aged for over four years – this bottle delivers a delicate drink that’s fruity and floral on the nose and mellow and smooth on the palate. But most Cognacs are blends – combinations of spirits from different places and of different ages – created by the chef de cave or cellarmaster. Rich but elegant, it’s bursting with fragrant aromas of gingerbread, brioche and apples, while cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper and oak dance on the palate.

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This is a most elegant Cognac, offering freshness, depth and intriguing complexity of 20-plus years of aging, all the same time. From the opulent flavour to the elegantly beautiful bottle the craftsmanship that has gone into this is nothing less than superb. One particular, elegant French dessert would not only fit the overall theme but also make for an absolute match made in heaven: Crêpes Suzette.Whether in good company or all by yourself, sitting in front of the fireplace with a delicious cigar in hand, this is the right beverage to have with you.