Features
Name:
Cognac X.O. Pale & Dry Centenaire Delamain in a case
Terrain:
mainly composed of limestone, chalk and marl
Cellar
For more than two centuries, Maison Delamain has established itself as the guardian of the ancient traditions of cognac, preserving a philosophy and approach to cognac production that defies change and embraces the accumulated wisdom of generations of Delamain.
Today, as heirs to these traditions, the Delamain team works with artistry and patience to create cognacs that have no earthly rival. We take great pride in producing cognacs that are considered the benchmark against which other cognacs are measured. To achieve this level of excellence, Maison Delamain relies on a fundamental but often undervalued ingredient: time.
Description
First introduced almost a century ago, Pale & Dry X.O is composed exclusively of eau-de-vie from the Grande Champagne region, Cognac's most prized 'terroir'.
Elegant and extremely delicate, this cognac has been carefully matured in old cellars in well-aged French oak barrels.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Nose: long and intense. Pleasant and rich, perfumed with fruity notes of apricot and citrus followed by vanilla 'rancio'.
Taste: light and delicate in the mouth, with the typical sweetness of slow ageing
Finish: full, soft and fruity.
Storage time:
over 20 years
Vinification
vinification in old wooden barrels
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