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Baron Otard XO Gold Precious Edition Cognac is a blissful XO blend that spent decades maturing in the dim cellars of the Baron Otard chateau. With its harmonious aromatic profile that boasts woody nuances with hints of leather alongside a smooth and fruity palate, it is a Cognac of great distinction.
The history of Baron Otard Cognac dates back to 1795, when Jean-Baptise Antoine Otard, grandson of the Scottish Baron James Otard, had returned to France from his exile in England. Jean-Baptise came from a family of winemakers and was rumoured to have developed his own Cognac in exile which he took with him to his hometown in France. Upon his return, he was able to purchase the Royal Chateau in Cognac at auction, saving it from demolition. Here, behind dense stone walls and with a humid microclimate provided by the River Charente, Jean-Baptise launched his own Cognac company, then known as Maison Otard. Today the Chateau is a tourist attraction, but still houses the casks of eau-de-vie, used in the curation of Baron Otard Cognac.
An emblem of luxury, the golden teardrop decanter is protected in a bespoke presentation box. Attention to detail and the elegant finishing touches are what make the presentation of this Cognac so precious.
Precious XO Cognac deserves your utmost attention: pour gently into a tulip glass and let it rest for 30 seconds, sip slowly and let this one of a kind Cognac do the talking. For a slightly different tasting experience, add a small dash of mineral water to allow the aromas to open up even further. Try serving it as a digestive as it is a pleasant Cognac to taste at the end of a meal with a cigar.
Avec une tradition ancienne qui remonte au Moyen-Âge, et au grand Ottar Viking norvégien, cette dynastie de cognac a une histoire incroyablement unique. À la même époque, le célèbre château de Cognac a été construit sur les rives de la Charente, et était largement associé à la monarchie française. Les deux histoires finiront par se confondre avec l'arrivée de la Maison de Cognac Otard, fondée en 1795. Aujourd'hui, le château est la maison de Cognac Baron Otard, qui sont parmi les plus reconnus pour leur qualité. Les élégantes bouteilles en forme de larme sont un beau symbole des valeurs à la fois traditionnelles et modernes du Cognac Otard.
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