Cognac Tesseron XO lot 53

Presentation of the domain:

Push the doors of the domain Tesseron to Châteauneuf-sur-Charente and discover a family treasure: a unique collection of the finest cognacs. The origin of this treasure goes back to the XIXth century, dates to which one Abel Tesseron made the acquisition of this property and began to collect rare and prestigious cognacs. A tradition immortalized by his son and his grandson Alfred, who manages the company today and also possesses prestigious Castle Pontet-Canet, a vineyard of Pauillac classified in 1855.

It is in 1905 when Abel Tesseron creates his own company of cognac, on horseback on two separate domains, the one situated in the region of the Big Champagne ( Boneuil) and the other one Small Champagne (Saint-Surin). At that time, he collects water supply of life, which it keeps preserves  carefully in a crypt of the XIIth century. Besides forging him a robust reputation among a connoisseurs' small circle, these inestimable treasures become very appreciated by the big traders in cognac, who use these quality brandies to complete their assemblies. 

Presentation of the vintage:

It exudes aromas of plum, fig and chocolate that only decades of aging could give it.

The nose is intense and elegant, it reflects aromas of toasted almonds, brown sugar, dried fruit and cedar wood. The palate is dry and gives a feeling of freshness, complex flavors.

A very long aftertaste with notes of hazelnuts