Cognac Genesis XO 0.70L

COMANDON COGNAC  XO GENESIS “200 Years Anniversary"

This cognac marks the 200th anniversary of Comandon Cognac, highlighting the three successive regimes: since the Napoleonic era, then the Monarchy and finally the Republic. A story of men marked by time which gives cognac its renowned authenticity.

Assemblage of cognacs from Grande Champagne, Fins Bois and Bons Bois with a distillation on the lees.

Wet cellar aging in Boutiers St-Trojan.

This is the first cognac ever to be gone trough the limited handcrafted process of 'Rarified Cognac System'. This system consists in aging cognacs in rare wine casks and then assembling these rare cask cognac with the XO cognac batch.

Rarified Cognac System with Grande Champagne 2004, Rare Cask Finished in Château Desmirail, Ex-Margaux Barrel

Tasting Notes

NOSE Red berry fruits, rose and strawberry jam, orange zest, caramel, and ripe dates.

TASTE Medium-bodied, quite spiced, plummy fruits and sticky dates with hints of creamy vanilla and hazelnut, mocha coffee, and nectarines.

FINISH Long spice and toffees, rich plums, herbal tobacco leaf, and macerated cherries.

Profile:  ripe plums and toasted breads

Overall the Comandon Cognac XO Genesis 200 years old anniversary is very complexe with a great balance between the intrinsic matured XO influences and Rare Cask Finish cognac assembled to make this batch.