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Audry XO Cognac
Highly Recommended 86 /100
- Cognac age
- XO
- Growth area
- Fine Champagne
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
Malte L.
Reviews written: 2 (see reviews)
Average Score given: 79
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During my studies in applied geography, I specialized particularly in environmental chemistry and environmental risks and was lucky enough to write my master thesis on Cognac with the topic: "Perception and revaluation of terroir aspects in terms of Geographical Indications. A case study on Cognac". Part of Cognac Expert since 2016 - currently responsible for Operations & Finance
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Amazing entry XO
Recommended 81 /100
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Audry is a remarkable quality Cognac of a rather unknown brand, the perfect entry XO to the world of Cognac and Audry as you can go up the ladder.
A refreshingly Cognac at the standard 40% ABV coming from Fine Champagne. The blend is between 12 and 30 years old.
Nose: Prominent vanilla and creamy coming through and you get the feeling of a bakery coming through with baking spices, gingerbread, speculoos, and subtle dried fruits.
Palate: The palate is following the direction of the nose and you get comparable notes of gingerbread, raisins, chocolate. You definitely notice the rancio of aged champagne Cognacs and spices. Popular notes of orange, fruits are only revealed after some time in the glass and are still rather subtle.
Finish: Slowly fading the general direction of chocolate, baking, and vanilla. Quite a pleasant length and warm feeling stays for some time.
Definitely, you need the patience to reveal the complete potential of this blend, it's still enjoyable at immediate sip. Overall an incredible balanced Cognac and one of the smoothest tasted so far making it a favorite to showcase Cognac to friends who are not experienced in this wonderful spirit. Definitely an easy entry, but elegant and complex enough to be enjoyed for advanced Cognac lovers as well.
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Flavour
Tasting
Nose
What aromas do you get when you sniff the Cognac? Do you get hints of fruits or flowers - perhaps it's sweet? Is it intense or rather flat - and most importantly, is the nose coherent to taste and finish? The nose is the most important part when tasting Cognac.
20/25
What aromas do you get when you sniff the Cognac? Do you get hints of fruits or flowers - perhaps it's sweet? Is it intense or rather flat - and most importantly, is the nose coherent to taste and finish? The nose is the most important part when tasting Cognac.
Mouth
A small sip: Allow your taste buds in the various areas of your mouth to distinguish the different flavours. This part of cognac tasting is described as ‘the palate’. Don’t just swallow it down; allow the liquid to touch all the regions of the mouth. Doing this is necessary as the taste buds pick up contrasting flavours in the different areas of the mouth; on the tip of your tongue to the sides, for example. Take a tiny sip to prep your palate for the sensory experience to come. Take a second larger sip, and gently roll the cognac around, etting it come into contact with every corner of your mouth. Focus on the perceived textural sensations. Are the sensations round and rich or fresh and elegant? Is the overall mouthfeel intense, balanced, disjointed, or lacking presence? In short, how does the cognac feel in your mouth?
16/20
A small sip: Allow your taste buds in the various areas of your mouth to distinguish the different flavours. This part of cognac tasting is described as ‘the palate’. Don’t just swallow it down; allow the liquid to touch all the regions of the mouth. Doing this is necessary as the taste buds pick up contrasting flavours in the different areas of the mouth; on the tip of your tongue to the sides, for example. Take a tiny sip to prep your palate for the sensory experience to come. Take a second larger sip, and gently roll the cognac around, etting it come into contact with every corner of your mouth. Focus on the perceived textural sensations. Are the sensations round and rich or fresh and elegant? Is the overall mouthfeel intense, balanced, disjointed, or lacking presence? In short, how does the cognac feel in your mouth?
Taste
Quite simply, what do you taste as you gently roll the cognac around in your mouth? Pay close attention to any flavors of fruits, flowers, oak, and spices - or a complex combination of those elements. Are the flavors cohesive with the Nose and the Mouth, giving a sense of balance and complexity?
21/25
Quite simply, what do you taste as you gently roll the cognac around in your mouth? Pay close attention to any flavors of fruits, flowers, oak, and spices - or a complex combination of those elements. Are the flavors cohesive with the Nose and the Mouth, giving a sense of balance and complexity?
Finish
The ‘finish’ is the experience you get after you’ve swallowed the cognac. What flavours can you detect? Is it a flat or rough finish and rather sharp, or is it a slight 'punch' you like? How long does the finish last? Also think about overall balance: How does the finish compare to nose and taste?
16/20
The ‘finish’ is the experience you get after you’ve swallowed the cognac. What flavours can you detect? Is it a flat or rough finish and rather sharp, or is it a slight 'punch' you like? How long does the finish last? Also think about overall balance: How does the finish compare to nose and taste?
Overall Impression
Consider the Nose, Mouth, Taste, and Finish simultaneously - the cognac as a whole. Is there cohesion between the four categories, or does the cognac shine in some areas and appear dull in others? Quite simply, is the memory from the tasting experience one that will last your lifetime; is the memory good but nothing extraordinary; or is the cognac’s impact entirely forgettable?
8/10
Consider the Nose, Mouth, Taste, and Finish simultaneously - the cognac as a whole. Is there cohesion between the four categories, or does the cognac shine in some areas and appear dull in others? Quite simply, is the memory from the tasting experience one that will last your lifetime; is the memory good but nothing extraordinary; or is the cognac’s impact entirely forgettable?
Total: 81/100
- 80-84: Recommended
- 85-89: Highly Recommended
- 90-95: Exceptional
- 96-100: Superlative