Wine Enthusiast 91 Points Look for a burnished gold hue and mild aroma. The palate is light and soft, with delicate hints of cedar, almond and golden raisin yielding to a briskly spiced finish accented with lemon and grapefruit peel.
Growth: 100% Grande Champagne.
From the only house were the Cognacs start at XO, this blend of 20- to 25-year-old brandies is mellow and honeyed. The white flower, honey and pear fragrance leads the nose. A flurry of spice—cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger—enlivens the palate, leading to toasty brioche and vanilla, plus hints of pear and walnut. The finish is long, palate-coating and silky. Grande Champagne region.
-Kara Newman
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