- Cognac age
- XO
- Growth area
- Blend
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
Tasting review
Tasting review by Monnet Cognac:
On the nose this complex blend marries liquorice, aromas of nuts and candied fruits taste. On the palate it features roundness, finesse and exceptional length
Description
The Monnet XO (former XO Prestige) Cognac is a subtle blend that combines both complexity and delicacy. The eaux-de-vie that make up the cognac mainly come from the terroirs of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, the two most prestigious crus of the cognac region, and they are elegantly completed by Fins Bois crus.
With a decanter that was redesigned in 2010, it's elegantly presented - and certainly one that doesn't need to be locked away in a cabinet...
This quality of this delightful XO has been recognised by winning various awards. These include:
Bronze medal at the Concours Général Agricole of Paris in 2005
Bronze medal at the LDG Competition in Frankfurt, Germany in 2007
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About Monnet Cognac
With a history that can be traced back to 1838, Monnet Cognac produce a small range of delightful, award winning products. The Salamander is used as a symbol to define the brand - after the creatures ability to survive in fire draws parallels to the distillation process of cognac being heated over a fire.
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Other Monnet Cognac bottles
Tasting review by Monnet Cognac:
Sparkling gold in color, Monnet VS exudes aromas of fresh flowers and delicate spices with a soft touch of vanilla. On the palate, it reveals freshness and finesse, followed by a long, warm finish.
Tasting review by Monnet Cognac:
Pure amber color, aromas of vanilla, walnuts, dried fruits, and hints of leather on the nose. Rich, balanced, and flavorsome on the palate.
Other XO Cognac bottles
No tasting review available.
The Antique XO is a very special and rather old cognac, that reveals some great notes of sweet vanilla, green fruits, slight spices on the tongue. The palate includes again spices and quite some earthy tones.
Antique XO received the 2013 Gold Award at International Wine & Spirit...
Tasting review:
Eye: Deep golden hue
Nose: Hints of leather and dry fruit
Palate: Round and fruity, somewhat feminine. Increases in complexity in the mouth, with spicy notes and those of wood. A long, elegant finale.
Wine Enthusiast - Very Good - Recommended (85-89/100) Bouquet - shy at first, but afer contact with air the aromas begin to peek out. On the palate, a solid, woody, caramel-like first flavor stage; by mid-palate, bittersweet, astringent flavors of sap, palm oil, resin and tart pear get added to...
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