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A beautifully mature Cognc blend, this XO Heritage from Maison Martinaud presents a sumptuous blend of vintage eau-de-vie selected from the years 1962 and 1963. Upon tasting this offering, you’ll be transported to the cellar master’s cave, where he worked passionately in the calm and semi-darkness. You will appreciate all its nobility and finesse due to a remarkable "rancio": the result of its long aging process, which saw the eaux-de-vie come into contact with the air and the wood.
Martinaud Cognac is a renowned family-owned business located in the heart of the French countryside. The distillery has been producing the finest quality cognacs since 1750, making it one of the oldest cognac houses in the world. Using only the highest quality grapes, the distillery produces various Cognacs, ranging from VSOP to XO. Martinaud Cognac is a symbol of quality, craftsmanship and tradition and is sure to bring pleasure to any connoisseur.
Showcased in a traditional Cognaise bottle, the presentation of XO Heritage remains in keeping with its historical contents. A true Cognac treasure and a little piece of history, this bottle is sure to evoke intrigue and conversation when placed on the table or displayed within a spirits collection.
Serve this well-aged blend neat at room temperature to not distract from its original purity. To alter the experience slightly, add an ice cube to the glass to allow the Cognacs aromas to develop even further.
This is a fins bois from 1962/1963. I bought a bottle some time ago, but I haven't opened it yet. So this is the first time I taste it. This cognac has a deep dark color. On the nose I find predominantly fruit notes like peach. In addition there are some caramel and some wood. In mouth it is quite...
Tropical fruits (I am not good at distinguishing different exotic fruits as I don't like their taste that much and rarely have any but can tell the overall vibe and flavor), notes of orange orchard fruits аnd apricot/peach compote, caramel, nut, oak, rancio, a bit musty and rustic. Mouth is balanced...
This cognac is a no brainer because it is a very easy drinking cognac and not too complex. It is also a no brainer because which Cognac from 1962/63 can be bought for under 100 Euro? It feels stronger than the 40 percent abv it has, the fruity notes coming out very nicely. While the offical tasting...
Nose was consistent to an aged cognac with candied fruits with a hint of caramel and rancio. A pleasant palate of fruits of guava, papaya and ripe melon. A nice medium finish without any harsh bitterness or unpleasantries. A great expression of an XO for a very reasonable price.
Amber colour. Dried plums, dates, earthy, mushrooms, rancio, dirty fruit notes - slightly rustic but interesting. Overripe fruits on the palate, rancio, earthy, chocolate and caramel on the palate. The finish is medium long, earthy again, mature and rustic in a pleasant way.
A very nice cognac, Wood, fruity, some chocolate
Nose: peach, orange, grape, milk chocolate, a touch of earthy notes. Taste: Rum pot, a touch of violet, hardly any wood, slightly earthy, powerful and round. Finish: medium long fruity, powerful Verdict: A very good cognac. For 40% it is extraordinarily powerful and intense. You can feel its age,...
