Tesseron Lot No. 76 X.O. Tradition Grande Champagne Cognac

Detailed Description

Four generations of savoir-faire have meant that the Tesseron estate in Châteauneuf-sur-Charente possess a truly fine Paradis cellar. They are one of the few Cognac houses that possess three grape varieties, giving them an edge over many producers. The maître de chai creates a unique blend from the different grapes; blending with such expertise to give Cognacs such as the Lot 76 XO Cognac their own unique personality. The lot number of a Tesseron Cognac is a good indication of the average year of distillation of such a fine elixir. As an Extra Old Cognac, the oldest eaux-de-vie of this Tesseron XO Lot 76 was distilled in 1976, and most of the eaux-de-vies have been aged for over a generation.

Tesseron Lot No. 76 X.O. Tradition Grande Champagne Cognac Tasting Notes

Nose: Very alluring and expressive, presenting a sensation of fruit compote layered with hints of honey and leather, all lifted by floral tones – very elegant.

Palate: On the palate one enjoys a generous initial hit, presenting a wonderful, spicy vitality complementing a harmonious, rounded style.

Finish: Smooth and refreshing.

Distillery Information

Cognac Tesseron specializes, as this slogan suggests, in high-end cognacs. As their marketing slogan suggests, they only produce “XO and Beyond”, so cognacs from the XO age onwards. From their ancestral home Domaine Tesseron in Châteauneuf-sur-Charente, which lies between Cognac and Angoulême, the Tesseron family traditionally used to sell its eaux-de-vie to the large cognac houses. But in 2003 they decided to release a range under their own family name. The Tesserons are also active in wine production, owning Château Pontet-Canet – a Pauillac classified property producing Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux wine.