Bertrand XO Cognac

While an enjoyable drink, this cognac suffers in serial tastings for me and friends. Dark brown but not amber. Label does it no favours. This all makes it poor value for me. If I approached it without having cognac for 6 months, i would love it. But that is a low bar.

Golden colour with reflexes of polished copper. Spicy notes mingled with dried fruits, fine wood, dark chocolate on the nose. On the palate this cognac is smooth and spicy with perfectly integrated alcohol. The finish is medium to long, ending on spices, chocolate, dried fruits and roasted nuts.

Aromas of wood, chocolate, and vanilla. Palate has some light fruits, spice, and wood. Fairly smooth with a long finish.

The nose has stewed, spiced apples, mangoes and violets. A touch of rhubarb. Absolutely amazing. The palate brings more stewed fruit, toffee apples, vanilla and a little leather before the spices begin to gently unfold. Plenty of interest on the finish with sandalwood, nutmeg, leather, chocolate...

At a family gathering, after dinner, I drank this bottle of cognac. The aroma of flowers and fruits wrapped around the whole house, and the fragrance of wood and cocoa surrounded the glass, which was a good prelude. After drinking a sip of cognac, the aromas of candied fruit, cocoa coffee, and...

This a awesome cognac incredible rich.. flavor bomb! Delivers stewed fruits, peaches, plums, raisins, sultanas, orange rind, rich vanilla cream, chocolate, roasted hazelnuts and cashews, cacao, dark oak, sweet grapes, toffee, cedar and a few spices!

Bertrand is a producer that doesn't get the attention they deserve. We visited them in 2017 and discovered their range. The traditional range is a bit commercial, and easy to like. And then they also have a range of special products more for the enthusiasts. This XO has an age around 35 years, and...

Very good for the price payed

Bertrand XO is a blend of Petite Champagne aged 35 and 40 years. Just a lovely nose, with dried fruits, and a little vanilla and wood spice. I want to crawl into the glass!!! The palate is alive with dried and candied fruits, some kind of nut, and a hint of chocolate? The finish is extremely long,...

First time we have tried this particular cognac. We found it very pleasant and not strong or any overpowering vapour. Strong toffee and vanilla flavours throughout and has a slight bite towards the end. There is no distinct rancio. Overall, it is one very nice cognac and I would not hesitate to...