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Issued under the “Sélection Cru” label, this XO is drawn solely from Fins Bois eaux-de-vie distilled at the Distillerie de Malémont and left to mature for 33 years in fine-grain Tronçais oak. Bottled non-chill-filtered at 43 % vol, it shows the round structure typical of the cru while time in cask adds complex, savoury depth.
The bottle is broad-shouldered with a gentle taper toward the waist, finished by a clear glass neck topped with a natural cork and an embossed paper seal. A matte-black capsule and a gilded eagle logo contrast with the white front label, which lists cru, cask reference (FB01-30) and bottling date handwritten in blue ink. The presentation box echoes the black-and-gold theme and carries a silver panel marked “Sélection Cru”, mirroring the band on the bottle seen in the supplied image.
Serve neat at room temperature in a tulip glass; allow two to three minutes for the musky and nutty aromas to unfurl. A single drop of water softens the spice without muting the dried-fruit notes. Excellent alongside roasted almonds, aged Comté or a mild, woody cigar.
Maison A. de Vacqueur is a contemporary Cognac house born from a family legacy that dates back to 1840. Re-established in 2016 by François Arbellot de Vacqueur and his two partners, Eric Aiguillon and Antoine Quéron, the brand embodies a modern vision rooted in tradition, terroir, and technical expertise. Nestled in the heart of the Fins Bois region, the house operates from the historic Malémont distillery, where every stage—from vineyard to distillation and aging—is handled with meticulous care. By blending precision, heritage, and innovation, Maison A. de Vacqueur creates elegant and expressive Cognacs that speak to a new generation of connoisseurs.
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