Cognac Audry Memorial Hors d'Age Fine Champagne

Maison Audry Overview

📜 Founded in 1878 by Auguste Edmond Audry, Maison Audry is a historic Cognac house renowned for its artisanal expertise and the finesse of its blends. After a period of inactivity, it was revived in 1984 by Bernard Boisson, preserving precious reserves of eaux-de-vie, some aged for several decades. Today managed by Mathieu Vanhalst, the house continues its legacy of elegance and innovation, offering exceptional Cognacs that captivate connoisseurs worldwide.

Audry XO Mémorial Hors d’Âge Cognac Overview

🥃 A true jewel of the Audry range, the XO Mémorial Hors d’Âge Cognac is a prestigious blend of very old eaux-de-vie, aged between 40 and 45 years, sourced from the finest Petite and Grande Champagne terroirs. It embodies the living memory of the house: a rare, refined, and deep Cognac, both elegant and complex. Bottled at 42% ABV, it delivers an aromatic expression of exceptional intensity, revealing the full richness of its tasting profile.

Production of Audry XO Mémorial Hors d’Âge Cognac

• Terroirs: Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, exceptional crus offering structure and elegance.
• Aging: Blend of eaux-de-vie aged 40 to 45 years, initially in new oak barrels to preserve intensity, then transferred to old barrels in humid cellars to enhance roundness and aromatic richness.
• Blend: Subtle combination of eaux-de-vie distilled with and without lees, providing both complexity and elegance.
• Alcohol Content: 42% ABV, ensuring exceptional aromatic concentration.
• Volume: 700 ml.

Olfactory Notes of XO Mémorial Hors d’Âge Cognac

• Nose: Sumptuous, rich, and complex bouquet with notes of green pepper, fresh apple, fine spices, blond tobacco, roasted coffee, bitter cocoa, and noble rancio.

Tasting Notes of XO Mémorial Hors d’Âge Cognac

• Attack: Rich and velvety, with great depth.
• Palate: Subtle hints of anise, delicate violet, flambéed pineapple, and black licorice. Elegant texture, perfectly balanced.
• Finish: Very long, refined, and persistent, with returning notes of satin-like honey, spices, and rancio.

Serving Suggestions

• Enjoy neat in a tulip glass to fully appreciate its depth and aromatic richness.
• Ideal as a digestif, paired with a square of dark chocolate or a fine cigar.
• A contemplative Cognac, perfect for rare and special moments.

🤔 Why Choose Audry XO Mémorial Hors d’Âge Cognac?

• Unique Blend: Very old eaux-de-vie aged 40–45 years from the finest Champagne crus.
• Aromatic Complexity: Perfect balance between fruit, spices, floral notes, and noble rancio.
• Timeless Elegance: A contemplative Cognac, refined and rare, ideal for discerning enthusiasts.
• Prestigious Heritage: Embodies the soul and tradition of Maison Audry.

✅ Discover the Audry XO Mémorial Hors d’Âge Cognac at Cognac Only, and treat yourself to an exceptional tasting journey blending refinement, history, and emotion.

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