Antique XO

Cyrano de Bergerac, his plumed hat and poetic speech are personalized in a lingering mouthful that never ceases to surprise. In a blend of mature eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne, Antique XO sets out to be different. A perpetual conversation between the fruit and oak reveals notes of mild spices and blonde tobacco. Mischievous complexity comes into being, along with sleek vivacity.

Appellation Grande Champagne Contrôlée XO. Blend of some forty eaux-de-vie produced exclusively from Grande Champagne grapes.

Haunting and Sophisticated. Aromatic richness, spices and licorice. Lingering hints of chocolate and cedar wood. 93 Points, Vinous Magazine “From Grande Champagne and aged an average of 20 years. Light copper in color, with a subtle nose redolent of fresh flowers at first, but as it opens there are more expressive notes of fruit pastry, which carry on to the full-bodied palate. Pear tart, hazelnuts and a bit of spice and tobacco on the finish.”

Accompanied by mature mimolette or cheddar cheese, a roasted pineapple or a few pieces of orange chocolate, Antique XO lingers even longer. To be savoured to the soundtrack of a prelude by Glenn Gould.