- Cognac age
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XO
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- Growth area
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Grande Champagne
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- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
- Brand
- Richard Delisle Cognac
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Growth area & soil: Grande Champagne
Grande Champagne
Description
The Cognac XO Richard Delisle Grande Champagne Cognac comes exclusively from the Premier Cru of the Cognac appellation - famous for its chalky soil content, which serves spectacularly when cultivating the very best grapes for fine wines and Cognacs alike. Therefore, it goes without saying that the Richard Delisle XO Grande Champagne blend should be credited for its extreme finesse and exceptional quality as an award-winning blend of extra old eaux-de-vie. Offering warm fruity aromas with spicy hints of cinnamon, oak, caramel and cocoa - the Cognac speaks for itself and leaves an excellent length in the mouth upon sipping. This XO Cognac should be shared with those who enjoy the finer things in life as it truly is a blend of eaux-de-vie that will be appreciated by not just Cognac connoisseurs but by those who are new to the world of Cognac too.
From father to son, the house of Richard Delisle has found a haven in the heart of Charente for seven generations. Stretching over three towns of the prestigious Petite Champagne region and Fins Bois regions, Maison Richard Delisle exclusively grows Ugni-Blanc grapes. The chalky soils and sunny growing conditions give the eau-de-vie its smooth aromatic qualities. With 15 alembic copper stills at the estate’s distillery and each generation contributing to the growth and development of the brand, the house is easily one of the most reputable in the region.
Presentation of the bottle
With its heavy glass design work and golden embellishment - the presentation of the XO Cognac could be mistaken for a large perfume of cologne bottle. As a result, the bottle is ambiguously feminine (perhaps to attract female drinkers) as it embodies glamour and expensive taste - making the perfect gift to yourself or someone special.
How to enjoy
With its round and fruity nose and spicy palate, try XO Cognac over ice or topped up with chilled tonic water in a wider balloon glass. The house of Richard Delisle suggests serving it neat and pairing it with a square of chocolate or a coffee.
Awards
- Silver medal at the 2015 International Wine & Spirit Competition
- Silver Medal for the Blind Tasting Category at the Travel Retail Spirit Masters 2013
- Gold Medal for the Design and Packaging Category at the Travel Retail Spirit Masters 2013
- Blind tasting TASTED JOURNAL 2013: 92/100
- Gold Medal Outstanding Award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015
- Gold Medal Outstanding Award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition Hong Kong 2018
Reviews (5)
A solid XO
This is 30YR old, and distilled with a small portion of the lees, which are the spent yeast cells after fermentation. A small portion will allow the cognac to remain somewhat elegant, and not bigger, or masculine if you will. Really nice fruit and subtle cocoa greets the nose. Really dark fruit, and...
Easy drinking for social occasions
This is my first cognac from this producer. It is a 30 year old Grande Champagne. It has been stored in old casks in a humid cellar. This cognac is rather dark, and quite rich on the nose. I find both fruits, spices, wood and some floral notes. In mouth the first thing I notice is spices. It is very...
XO Grande Champagne Cognac Richard Delisle
Tasted from a sample of this year´s Advent Calendar: Beautiful dark amber colour. Fine aromatic nose on sweet dried fruits, nuts and spices. On the palate quite a thin body, a bit of sharpness, spicy notes and subdued, sweet fruits. The finish is short to medium, ending on spices.
About Richard Delisle Cognac
Spanning across seven generations of family history, Maison Richard Delisle has been passed on father to son over more than two centuries. Richard Delisle cultivates on around 72 hectares of land which are located within three different towns: Bourg-Charents of Petite Champagne, Julienne and Saint Brice of Fine Bois and produce 100% Ugni-blanc grapes. Today, Alexis Cabanne, the owner and the cellar master of the company, represents the fourth generation of the distillery. He developed the trading activity of spirits on the traditional market, and then created Hawkins Distribution in 1999 for exporting. Now, Cognac Richard Delisle is exported worldwide.
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