Coutanseaux Aine XO Grande Champagne Cognac

Coutanseaux Aine XO Grande Champagne Cognac is an elegant expression produced exclusively from Ugni Blanc grown in Grande Champagne, the Premier Cru of Cognac. The blend brings together eaux-de-vie matured for at least 15 years in oak, creating a refined and powerful Cognac with silky tannins and an aromatic profile that leans toward floral character, fresh fruit, vanilla, toasted oak and warming spice. Presented in the house's distinctive slender decanter, the XO reflects Coutanseaux Aine's emphasis on prolonged maturation and Grande Champagne terroir.

Food Pairing: Premium caviar, aged Comte, foie gras, roasted almonds, apricot tart, vanilla pastries, caramel desserts, and dark chocolate. The producer specifically recommends pairing the XO with the briny, iodized character of fine caviar.

Tasting Notes: Amber with golden reflections, offering an elegant yet powerful profile characterized by floral aromas, refined oak, spice, vanilla, apricot, caramel and silky tannins.

Nose: Lively, fine and elegant with vine flowers and white blossoms, developing spicy notes alongside vanilla, toasted and roasted oak aromas as it opens.

Palate: Bold and lively on entry, followed by silky, elegant tannins and a powerful structure that is more floral than fruity, with vanilla, soft apricot, pastry butter and caramel.

Finish: Refined and persistent, carrying floral character, vanilla, toasted oak, gentle spice and caramel from the palate.