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Prunier XO Très Vieille Grande Champagne is a 100% Grande Champagne Cognac created from eaux-de-vie that have been aged for an average of 45 years. There's a reason that the Grande Champagne region is known as the Premier Cru: its wonderful, deep chalky soil allows for consistent growing conditions and steady maturation of grapes even during the hottest summers.
Created by Jean Burnez in the early 1930s, this blend originally went by the name of ‘Patriarche’ to reflect its character as a personal selection by the most senior member of the family. The base of very old Cognacs aged in humid, cool cellars has remained the same for generations, with each successive Master Blender bringing their personal touch to the final product with a small portion of additional eaux-de-vie. Stéphane Burnez, the current Master Blender, prefers a lighter style with less oak influence, allowing the character of the eaux-de-vie to shine through above all.
This wonderful Cognac contains elements that have come from Prunier's Paradis cellars, and Stéphane’s expertise has created a product that exudes finesse, complexity and smoothness. From aromas of candied fruits to tropical fruit and exotic tobacco notes, every moment spent enjoying this fine Cognac takes you on a journey. This is truly a classic expression - and one that offers superb value for money.
Experts in fine vintages, Prunier specialize in buying eaux-de-vie directly from winegrowers and distillers to age in their own cellars by the Charente, allowing them to select only the most exceptional vintages. This ancient Maison dates back to 1665, perfectly located in a quaint medieval house in the centre of Cognac. In the early 20th Century, the Prunier family left no descendants when Alphonse Prunier died. It was his widow who passed the deeds to her nephew Jean Burnez, allowing them to continue as a family company and maintain their strong traditions.
The Prunier XO Très Vieille Grande Champagne Cognac comes in a stylish, tall bottle with a deep punt and a wooden cork stopper. The premium-look presentation box features a black exterior and opens up to reveal the bottle alongside an information booklet.
Rare old Grande Champagne blends like this deserve attention: pour gently into a tulip glass and let it rest for 30 seconds before taking a sip. To allow the aromas to open up further, a small dash of mineral water could be added.
Flavour profile
Nose: Dried fruits, plums and peaches, rancio, delicate tobacco, polished leather, spices, menthol. Very balanced without aggressive or overpowering notes. Mouth: Menthol, Dark Chocolate, dried fruits, some vanilla. Very long aftertaste, a bit bitter with tobacco. This is a spectacular cognac,...
A wonderfully rich and fruity (dark fruit) old cognac. Balanced oak.
A great cognac to enjoy by the fireside with a good Davidoff, what a delight. Original Review: Un super cognac à déguster au coin du feu avec un bon Davidoff quel délice.
I have bought the bottle in sale for 151€, I have benchmarked it with the Rémy Martin Club Cognac and the Ferrand 1er Cru de Grande Champagne. They are both in a similar price range. I must say my N°1 is the Ferrand followed by the Remy and then the Prunier. All of them are outstanding but there...
THIS WAS MY SECOND BOTTLE OF THIS GLORIOUS SPIRIT…I LIKED IT TREMENDOUSLY, STRONG BUT SMOOTH, WITH A GREAT FINISH..WONDERFUL SIPPER…THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE.
This is the first of the prunier line I have tried so far and I was not disappointed. Smooth, fantastic nose. One I may have to grab another bottle of.
Amazing choice of cognac who likes tasty and very smooth flavour with some spectacular end notes.
Dark amber. golden highlights. On the nose also on the mature, dark side with leather, chocolate, dried fruits, fine tobacco and some menthol freshness. On the palate the cognac is fullbodiied and oily, more concentrated than you would suspect from 40% ABV. The finish is quite long and savoury...
As advertised, this is a truly great Grande Champagne Cognac. Worth the money.
Dark, deep mahogany, authentic. Menthol at first, than tobacco and vanilla, a serious nose. After an instance of spices vanilla and chocolate appear, a hint of tobacco, rich and balanced. Lengthy finish, worthy of this truly wonderful cognac.
Steeped in tradition, Cognac Prunier is a family-run firm with cellars in the heart of the town of Cognac. The house does not own its own vineyards; instead, they buy the eaux-de-vie directly from supplying vine growers and distillers each year, and then carry out the aging process in their own cellars. Sisters Claire and Alice Burnez are now taking the helm of the house, with their father Stéphane still by their side providing valuable support, skill, and insight.
Claire and Alice wanted to update the range – the design, packaging, and blends – to give them a modern touch and to put their own fingerprints on the range, while steadfastly respecting the traditions and values of the house. Some of the classic Cognacs are newly blended: VSOP Grande Champagne, XO, and 20 Year. Additionally, two new products have been introduced to the range: Horizon and Singularite.
This is quintessential Cognac of the highest quality. Must taste Cognacs!
