Maison Peyrat XO Cognac – Petite Champagne Cognac 70cl

Maison Peyrat XO Cognac is a prestigious expression produced exclusively from the Petite Champagne terroir, one of the most renowned crus of the Cognac appellation.

Made from grapes grown on the family estate located in Châteauneuf-sur-Charente, this XO reflects expertise passed down through generations and full mastery of the entire production process: vineyard management, distillation, and ageing.

Distilled in a traditional 20-hectolitre copper still and then aged for a long period in 400L French oak barrels, it develops remarkable aromatic complexity and elegance, characteristic of great Petite Champagne Cognacs.

The Maison Peyrat XO Cognac 70cl – 40% ABV is a premium tasting cuvée, internationally awarded and designed for lovers of rich, balanced, and deeply expressive cognacs.

Maison Peyrat – Petite Champagne Cognac

Maison Peyrat is a family-owned estate located in the heart of the Cognac region. It cultivates its vineyards on clay-limestone soils of Petite Champagne, a terroir renowned for producing fine, elegant eaux-de-vie with excellent ageing potential.

The estate oversees the entire production process: vineyard cultivation, traditional distillation, and ageing in French oak barrels. This full control ensures a faithful expression of the terroir and a consistent style combining precision and aromatic richness.

Production of Maison Peyrat XO Cognac

Maison Peyrat XO Cognac is made exclusively from eaux-de-vie from Petite Champagne. After traditional pot still distillation, the eaux-de-vie are aged for a long period in 400-litre French oak barrels.

This extended ageing allows the development of complex aromas and a perfectly balanced structure between power, roundness, and finesse. The XO thus represents the pinnacle of Maison Peyrat’s style expression.

Technical specifications of Maison Peyrat XO Cognac

• Appellation: Cognac Petite Champagne
• Producer: Maison Peyrat
• Type: XO (Extra Old)
• Volume: 70 cl
• Alcohol content: 40% ABV
• Distillation: traditional 20 hl copper still
• Ageing: long maturation in French oak barrels (400L)
• Grape variety: Ugni Blanc
• Terroir: clay-limestone soils of Petite Champagne

Tasting profile of Maison Peyrat XO Cognac

• Colour: amber robe with copper and mahogany reflections.
• Nose: candied fruits, roasted hazelnuts, vanilla, leather, cocoa, and gently toasted wood.
• Palate: round and generous, ripe fruits, vanilla, mellow oak, and a subtle spicy touch.
• Finish: long, warm, and elegantly oaky.

Awards

• IWSC 2025: Silver Medal
• French Drinks Awards 2025: Gold Medal

Why choose Maison Peyrat XO Cognac?

• Petite Champagne: a terroir renowned for finesse and ageing potential
• Family expertise: full production at the estate
• Long ageing: aromatic depth and complexity
• Traditional distillation: 20 hl Charentais copper still
• International awards: recognition at IWSC and French Drinks Awards

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