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This Leyrat XO Hors d'Age was from an older Advent Calendar, and is a single estate Fins bois cognac distilled with the lees and with no color added. Subtle nut and floral notes initially, along with mild spice. As it opens, some fruit shines through, but no single aroma dominates this cognac. A ...

Maxime Trijol XO Grande Champagne was from an old Advent Calendar, is approximately 25YR old, and aged mainly from Limousin and Tronçais oak. Floral, fruit, and subtle wood greets the nose initially. As it opens, I get more floral and fruit notes in a very lovely nose. It is full-bodied in the m...

Pasquet Christmas XO was from an old Advent Calendar, is 100% Grande Champagne, produced from 1988 and 1992 Vintages, is approximately 25YR, and non-chill filtered with no sugar added. Very lovely fresh and lively fruit greets the nose initially, and is most inviting! As it opens, some subtle spi...

This La Croix Montjoie Marc De Burgogne is brut de fut, so natural color, unchill-filtered, and no reduction whatsoever. Cask strength aged in ex-Chardonnay casks. Only 200 or so liters produced per year. A very intense nose with subtle fruits and spice, along with a damp, musty wood initially. ...

Bertrand Vieux Rouge Pineau was aged for 20+ Years. Lovely fresh stone fruits with subtle plum, apricot and cherry on the nose initially. A stunning opening from the first pour! As it opens, the plum comes forward more, along with another fruit. Just a lovely fruit filled bouquet. It is full...