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Camus XO Ile de Ré Fine Island Cognac

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Cognac age
XO

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Growth area
Blend

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Bottle size
700ml
ABV
40%
Brand
Camus Cognac
¥ 21,759 Out of stock
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Tasting review

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Eye: Deep amber.

Nose: Rich and powerful with aromas of gingerbread, tamarind and fern, balanced by a hint of tobacco leaf. 

Palate: Robust with a dominance of dried fruits and leather, leading to salty notes with a peppery finish. 

Awards

  • International Wine and Spirits Competition - 2015 - Silver

Growth area & soil: Blend

Bois Ordinaires
Borderies
Bons Bois
Fins Bois
Petite Champagne
Grande Champagne

Description

Camus XO Ile de Ré Fine Island Cognac

Camus XO Ile de Ré Fine Island Cognac comprises a blend of eaux-de-vie grown on the small island of Ile de Ré, in the most westerly part of the Cognac region known as Bois Ordinaires. Battered by strong Atlantic winds, grapes grown here are highly influenced by their seaside location. The island has an unusual microclimate with plenty of sunshine year-round, combined with ocean breezes that leave a salty taste on the grapes, developing a distinctly powerful Cognac.

The Ugni Blanc grapes for this XO have been harvested in mid-October before being pressed. Fermentation on the lees lets all the ocean flavors intermingle with the fruit, ideal for distillation. The maturation process is carried out in damp cellars on the island for over ten years, where the French oak allows the eaux-de-vie to slowly develop its full character.

Since Jean-Baptise Camus founded his company in 1863, four generations have followed in his footsteps to turn this small winegrower into a world-renowned Cognac house of distinction. Under Cyril Camus, fifth-generation director of Camus Cognac, the family remains passionate about responsible cultivation, allowing their fields to accumulate organic matter while preserving wildlife in the surrounding environment.

Presentation of the bottle

Camus XO Ile de Ré Fine Island Cognac is presented in a stout, masculine bottle, featuring an image of the rugged Ile de Ré coast. 

How to Enjoy Camus XO Ile de Ré Fine Island Cognac

Best enjoyed neat, the smoky character and the maritime influence will express themselves best at room temperature or slightly chilled, providing the drinker with a truly memorable and unique tasting experience. Not just a digestif, this is a bottle to keep on the table during the main meal; try pairing it with barbecued fish, seafood pasta or Bacalao a la Vizcaina.

About Camus Cognac

Since 1863, five generations of the Camus family have cultivated a single-minded passion for crafting great Cognac with their own style. Laid across 180 hectares in the smallest and rarest AOC cru - the Borderies - the Camus family has always been deeply involved in winemaking and distilling. It is this unbreakable bond between the land, the traditions and the people who live on it that helps them craft superb Cognacs. Today, it is Cyril Camus who is the bearer of all family tradition and oversees the undisputed quality of Camus Cognac. Export development and product development remain at the top, with a passion for innovation. Cyril Camus has entirely modernized the Cognac house’s interiors, relying on a fresh new take on Cognac for the new century. Instead of leather, wood and velvet in shades of brown, he opts for light colors and a combination of tradition and modern design.

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