{"title":"X.O. Cognac","description":"\u003cp\u003eX.O. — Extra Old — is the designation most associated with the pinnacle of Cognac craftsmanship, and since 2018 carries a legal minimum age of ten years. In practice, the expressions in our selection run considerably older, many aged 15 to 30 years before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range here reflects the full ambition of the X.O. category. Paul Giraud's estate bottles several distinct X.O. expressions — the \u003cstrong\u003eIrisdis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRocky\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSail\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNicolette\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eXO Heylante carafe\u003c\/strong\u003e among them — each drawing from the same Grande Champagne terroir but expressing it through different barrel selections and bottling formats. Normandin-Mercier's 30-year Grande Champagne X.O. is one of the appellation's most celebrated long-aged expressions, available both in standard bottle and carafe. Jean Fillioux's \u003cstrong\u003eCep d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e (13–15 years) and \u003cstrong\u003eTrès Vieux\u003c\/strong\u003e (25–30 years) demonstrate the spectrum of what X.O. can mean. François Voyer's Gold 20–30-year expression and the Lhéraud Charles VII X.O. bring further breadth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this level, Cognac is best approached with time and attention: a wide glass, a few minutes to open, and very little else required.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dudognon-cognac-vieille-reserve-20yrs-40-700ml","title":"Dudognon Cognac Vieille Reserve 20 years 40% 700ml","description":"The Cognac Vieille Réserve Dudognon is a clean and straight Cognac. It offers notes of apricot, plum and leather. 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The XO Gold is called as such because it only received gold medals in every single competition it entered. Minimum 20 years old, all the way to 30 years old. This cognac provides access to a single vineyard, quality “XO”, very different from the blends of the bigger brands. A very special drink to keep the night going with family and friends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose: Down among the flowers: touches of jasmine, and clove, combined with peach and plums. The old maturation of this Cognac has given it its vanilla aroma and this light and sweet aroma that only an old Cognac has. Palate: The outstanding point is probably the great elegance which is one of the major characteristics of the Premier Cru Grande Champagne, fully represented here by the delicacy of aromas as well as the subtlety of its palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVoyer Extra Old Grand Cru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancois Voyer XO Grand Cru Cognac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an one hundred percent Grande Champagne blend that has been aged beautifully. The eaux-de-vies contained within the blend are aged for three years in younger Limousin oak casks, then are transferred to older barrels in a humid cellar to continue the aging process. Using distillation with lees, the progressive reduction with distilled water is what makes this a fine Cognac. This is a technique that goes hand in hand with Voyer refinement and expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAn XO Cognac from the Grand Champagne Cru\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalling into the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cognac-expert.com\/xo-cognac\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExtra Old\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e age category, the assemblage of eaux-de-vie in this Cognac are aged between 10 and 25 years old. It is named after the Premier Cru of the region for a reason; the special touch is that it is incredibly elegant in both taste and aroma. The subtlety is something that is rarely reached to such a degree. Despite its Grand Champagne status, it is an affordable blend that is marked by the pedigree of the land. For this reason, it is both highly enjoyable for first-timers to the Cognac world, and well-seasoned experts.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Francois Voyer (link to brand) Cognac maison is one that double distills their own artisanal produce, leaving a handmade touch on the process from start to finish. This is something carried out across all of their blends.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy Francois Voyer XO Grand Cru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide and curved decanter with golden details, the silver vine pattern etched across the bottle really illuminates its golden nectar.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat, or on the rocks. An after dinner must-have; the bouquet is one to be savored one you have sit back and relaxed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Francois Voyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45359375352061,"sku":"FVXO1erCru","price":224.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/files\/francois-voyer-cognac-gc-xo-1er-cru-carafe-40-700ml-571162.jpg?v=1726200675"},{"product_id":"paul-giraud-cognac-grande-champagne-xo-heylante-25yrs-40-700ml","title":"Paul Giraud Cognac Grande Champagne XO Heylante 25yrs 40% 700ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe Vieille Réserve is often the favorite cognac of our Grande Champagne lovers, especially ladies. This cognac expresses all the fullness of the fruity aromas typical of a Grande Champagne, aged for a long time in oak barrels.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo fully appreciate this cognac, take time, sit in a good chair, and heat the glass with the palm of your hand. The trip to a stone fruit orchard can begin. At the beginning of the tasting, the aromas of fresh fruit at the beginning of summer - like peach or apricot - appear. As the glass warms, aromas of riper fruit, more oxidized by the sun, are revealed, such as plums, prunes, and Agen prunes. These are the fruits of late summer: hot, matured, and stewed. At the end of the tasting, spices appear then the vanilla side of the oak barrel. Round and mellow, this cognac is easily savored. Another remarkable point, is the length of the mouth, so characteristic of the Grande Champagne.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe combination with a chocolate dessert (such as a Black Forest or a fondant) is quite appropriate.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647113617661,"sku":"PGXOCARAFE","price":487.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/files\/paul-giraud-cognac-grande-champagne-xo-heylante-25yrs-40-700ml-758048.jpg?v=1726201121"},{"product_id":"paul-giraud-xo-irisdis-25-yrs-40-700ml","title":"Paul Giraud XO Irisdis 25 yrs 40% 700ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" id=\"tw-target-text\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwju6K2FkveJAxUma_UHHdsfAXQQ3ewLegQICxAU\" aria-label=\"Translated text: By selecting this floral cognac, we wanted to highlight\nthe finesse and lightness of the young XOs from the Bouteville terroir,\nrepresentative of the excellence of Grande Champagne and our\nfamily style. The delicacy of aromas of iris, hyacinth and acacia is\nenhanced with warm, toasted and honeyed notes which reinforce its\ndepth and intensity.\nIridis is thus an invitation to taste the lightness of white flowers delicately\nenhanced by the Limousin oak barrel.\nThe decor of this carafe reflects this spring universe, which combines vine flowers and\nvines. The carafe and its case juxtapose strength and softness, they come\nenhance the lightness of the aromas of white flowers and the sweetness of a note\nhoneydew.\nIridis\n\n70cl. decorated glass carafe\nNatural beech wood stopper\n\n40% alc.\nBox\nGrape variety: Ugni-Blanc\nAging: French oak barrel\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eBy selecting this floral cognac, we wanted to highlight the finesse and lightness of the young XOs from the Bouteville terroir, representative of the excellence of Grande Champagne and our family style. The delicacy of aromas of iris, hyacinth and acacia is enhanced with warm, toasted and honeyed notes which reinforce its depth and intensity. Iridis is thus an invitation to taste the lightness of white flowers delicately enhanced by the Limousin oak barrel. The decor of this carafe reflects this spring universe, which combines vine flowers and vines. The carafe and its case juxtapose strength and softness, they come enhance the lightness of the aromas of white flowers and the sweetness of a note honeydew. Iridis 70cl. decorated glass carafe Natural beech wood stopper 40% alc. 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