TESSERON COGNAC Lot N° 90 XO OVATION owes its freshness and purity to the vivacity of our eaux-de-vies. It displays an especially attractive combination of vigour and complexity, which
several ice cubes bring out perfectly – a first encounter with a great cognac. Made from the finest terroirs in Cognac –Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Fins Bois – Lot n°90’s unique character comes from long ageing in oak barrels, which adds richness and complexity.
COMPOSITION : Ugni Blanc Grapes
BLEND : Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fins Bois
AGED : 10 years old
THE COLOR : Attractive golden
THE NOSE : Very fresh pear & quince notes on attack, give way to herbaceous elements, dried fruits and nuts, fresh, with intriguing hints of almon
THE PALATE: Firm, focussed, powerful, reflecting the aromatics presented by the nose – typical, young, quality cognac
PRESS CUTTINGS
ANDREAS LARSSON.com (Best sommelier of the world 2007) :
The aromas are more on the sugary side molasses, crème brulée and some toasted wood, good structure on the palate, it has a pleasant bitterness that gives structure, some dried fruits and a slightly sweeter finish.