Vallein Tercinier XO Vieille Reserve Cognac

Exceptional 90 /100
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Cognac age
XO

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Growth area
Fine Champagne

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Bottle size
700ml
ABV
40%
Brand
Vallein Tercinier Cognac

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Eye: Bronze amber, with sparkling highlights

Nose: Fine and delicate. The first nose is fruity and elegant with the second bringing in scents of dry fruit, peach and green lemon. It is sweet and well-balanced. 

Palate: The initial greeting is fruity, with notes of lemon, tangerine, dried fruits, tobacco and honey. The palate concludes with floral and spice notes. 

Awards

  • San Francisco World Spirits Competition - 2022 - Gold
  • International Wine and Spirits Competition - 2015 - Silver - Outstanding

Growth area & soil: Fine Champagne

Petite Champagne
Grande Champagne

Description

An Extra Old Vieille Reserve Cognac

The Vallein Tercinier XO Vieille Reserve Cognac is a delectable old blend of eaux-de-vie from the two premier growth areas of the region. It's designated as a Fine Champagne, meaning that a minimum of 50% comes from Grande Champagne, the rest from Petite Champagne. The youngest component in the blend has been aged for at least 35 years, and this has led to an extremely elegant, round, and deliciously mature taste experience.

A deserving award winner, this is a great example of why small producers can provide you so much more for your money. One of the most outstanding aspects of this wonderfully old Cognac is its exceptional finish. Multi-faceted, and almost never-ending, it has to be tasted to be truly appreciated.

Presentation of the bottle

The Vallein Tercinier XO Vieille Reserve is a cognac for those who enjoy the finer things in life and its luxurious bottle and label design reflect this. Decanted in a slim bottle with a gold embossed label and golden wax seal to match - an air of elegance and tradition accentuate to its otherwise simplistic design.

How to Enjoy XO Vieille Reserve Cognac

Let the cognac do the talking and enjoy neat or with a splash of water. Alternatively, if you are a more experimental cognac drinker - the Cognac cocktail is an exciting way to experience the flavours of an eaux-de-vie in a different light. Mixing XO with an Old Fashioned (brandy, sugar, bitters and ice) for example, creates a cocktail that is rich and full of flavour which pairs perfectly with a dessert, or can be drunk alone as a digestif after eating.

Vallein Tercinier XO Vieille Reserve Awards

2016 World Wine & Spirit Competition, NYC - Gold Medal

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Reviews (11)

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Average rating

Exceptional 90 /100
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About Vallein Tercinier Cognac

With over 500 years of history, the artisan house of Vallein Tercinier is one that deserves the attention of all Cognac lovers – from those new to eaux-de-vie to the connoisseur. This brother and sister team bring an expertise to craft Cognac that's just aching to be discovered.

Many of their Cognac's have been awarded top class awards in many industry competitions, and this has meant a growing awareness of their products in some quarters. But, as with the aging process of Cognac, such a small craft brand is often lost amongst the noise razzmatazz of the 'big boys'. And that really is a crime, because as many esteemed connoiseurs are finding out, the offerings of Vallein Tercinier are of superb quality, unique, and once you've discovered them, will become a 'must have' brand to always have in your drinks cabinet.

Catherine and Louis are very proud to have stepped into the shoes of their many ancestors. And as is in keeping with family tradition, the've continued to move the company forward, whilst remaining true to the pure art of Cognac production. They've adapted the facilities to take full advantage of modern technology, and continue to produce some very special Cognacs indeed.

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