Tesseron Cognac Lot No.29 XO Exception

About the Cognac LOT n°29 EXCEPTION is the rare jewel of the Tesseron collection of cognacs. A unique blend of legendary Grande Champagne, the cream of our oldest and rarest stocks, lovingly aged for more than three generations. Balancing power and finesse, EXCEPTION has a floral bouquet, allied to chocolate and mocha notes. This is complemented by that elusive, ethereal nose which is so typical of only the very best old cognac. This subtle elixir has an extraordinarily long aftertaste, and its lovely amber highlights reflect its very slow ageing – the quintessence of elegance. GRAPE VARIETALS Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard APPELLATION Grande Champagne AGED More than three generations in Limousin oak casks THE COLOR Lustrous topaz THE NOSE Heady, decadent nose, followed by layers of leather, honey, figs, plums and exotic fruit laced with oak THE PALATE Supremely elegant, combines macerated dried fruit with hints of mocha and cocoa, refreshed by floral aromatics. Extremely well balanced and wonderfully complex with marmalade notes emerging on a persistent, stylish finish RATINGS THE SPIRITS BUSINESS AWARDS 2010 : Prix d’Excellence, Prestige Category WINE ENTHUSIAST : Superb - Highly Recommended ROBERT PARKER.com - Hedonist’s Gazette : « Anything this smooth, silky, potent, and aromatic, is truly great stuff. It is about as ethereal Cognac as anyone could ever hope to drink. » 100 points