Tesseron tasting notes: "Very fresh pear & quince notes at first, giving way to herbaceous elements - dried fruits and nuts. Fresh, with intriguing hints of almond."
Tesseron Lot N°53 XO Perfection Cognac
- Cognac age
- XO
- Growth area
- Grande Champagne
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
- Cognac age
- XO
- Growth area
- Grande Champagne
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
Tasting review
Eye: Rich mahogany/topaz.
Nose: Heady and aromatic, the smell of toasted wood aged over decades comes to the fore. The instant aromas of dried fruits such as plum and fig give way to tobacco notes. It is generous and full-bodied.
Palate: Rounded and full of life, you will discover an initial peppered, spicy flavor, which melts into a dark cacao and fresh herby taste. It is extremely refined, opulent and has a long finish like a good Grande Champagne Cognac should.
Description
Tesseron Lot 53 Cognac from the Grande Champagne
A blend of the most sublime eaux-de-vie of Grande Champagne Cognac, the Tesseron Lot No 53 XO Perfection is composed of grapes from two varieties: the Colombarde and Ugni Blanc to give it dimension and character. Aptly named, it errs on perfection due to the undeniable finesse. This is to be expected of such a high quality, Premier Cru Cognac. For a cognac of this caliber, it offers extremely good value for money. This is a wonderfully complex, yet refreshing Cognac with lots of critical acclaim across the board. As an Extra Old Cognac, the Tesseron Lot 53 XO has been aged for over two generations in Limousin oak barrels. The bouquet of figs, chocolate and plum is rich and decadent, and you’re bound to fall in love.
The savoir faire behind Cognac Tesseron
Four generations of savoir-faire have meant that the Tesseron estate in Châteauneuf-sur-Charente possess a truly fine Paradis cellar. They are one of the few Cognac houses that possess three grape varieties, giving them an edge over many producers. The maître de chai creates a unique blend from the different grapes; blending with such expertise to give Cognacs such as the Lot 53 XO their own unique personality.
How to enjoy the Tesseron Lot 53 Perfection XO Cognac
Enjoy this Cognac neat or on ice in a tulip glass for the ultimate degustation. The decanter is modern, with clean lines, an elegant stopper, and an eye-catchingly simplistic label. The cognac comes complete with a presentation box; perhaps an ideal choice of gift for a cognac connoisseur? Or maybe just a present for yourself.
Tesseron Lot 53 XO Awards
- Wine Enthusiast: 96-100 points Spirit of the Year 2006
- International Wine and Spirit Competition: Silver 2009
- The Spirit Journal: 5*
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About Tesseron Cognac
Cognac Tesseron specializes, as this slogan suggests, in high-end cognacs. As their marketing slogan suggests, they only produce “XO and Beyond”, so cognacs from the XO age onwards. From their ancestral home Domaine Tesseron in Châteauneuf-sur-Charente, which lies between Cognac and Angoulême, the Tesseron family traditionally used to sell its eaux-de-vie to the large cognac houses. But in 2003 they decided to release a range under their own family name. The Tesserons are also active in wine production, owning Château Pontet-Canet – a Pauillac classified property producing Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux wine.
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Other Tesseron Cognac bottles
Tesseron review: "Its rancio nose, the result of long years of ageing in oak casks, is smooth and harmonious. It opens up in waves of countless secondary aromas, whose tones get stronger and stronger, and then ends with a nice, soft finish. Its exceptionally long-lingering taste is an...
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Tesseron tasting notes: "Supremely elegant, combining macerated dried fruit with hints of mocha and cocoa, refreshed by floral aromas. Extremely well balanced and wonderfully complex, with marmalade notes emerging on a persistent, stylish finish."
Other XO Cognac bottles
St Rob tasting notes: Long and rounded on the palate, with rancio aromas and notes of stone fruits.
Eye: Shimmering, amber tinted gold.
Nose: Delicate, elegant and floral nose.
Palate: Rich dried fruits, sultanas, tinned tropical fruit, grape, sweet wine, vanilla, pot-pourri and dark oak.
NOSE: Very harmonious fragrances of lilac and seductive spices, such as nutmeg.
TASTE: Exceptional aromatic strength and finesse with notes of leather, incense and black tea.
BODY: Remarkable long finish, refined.
Tasting review:
Eye: Clear, bright, brilliant gold
Nose: Intense, floral scents, hints of vanilla and rancio
Palate: Round, fruity, mellow, and intensely fruity. Satisfying aftertaste and length of finish
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