XO Grande Champagne

Tasting Notes

An exquisite blend of aged Grande Champagne Cognacs that balances elegance, complexity and a touch of boldness. Floral notes, grilled almonds and orange zest are followed by intense fruitiness (orange zest), honey, tobacco and dark cocoa.

Technical Data

Aged a minimum of 10 years, some Eaux-de-Vie over 25 years old. Grapes hand harvested 100% Grande Champagne 1er Cru Appellation. 100% Estate sourced from top appellation in region, known for greatest finesse and elegance. Distilled in Original Pot Still from the 1800’s. Sessile Oak used to impart more elegance and finesse. Some barrels 50+ years old. ABV: 40%

aging min.

3 Years

color

Deep Mahogany

finish

Rich, Persistent

Made from hand-harvested Ugni Blanc grapes grown exclusively in the 1er Cru Grande Champagne region of Cognac and then aged in French Sessile oak barriques, some that are decades old. Pot stills are used, with some originating from the late 1800’s which results in pure elegance and one of the most exquisite X.O. Cognacs ever made.

Region

Grande Champagne, France

Branson XO Grande Champagne Cognac is sourced from the Grande Champagne region, which is the premier cru of the Cognac area in France. This region is renowned for producing the finest quality cognacs due to its unique terroir characterized by chalky soil, which imparts exceptional finesse and complexity to the eaux-de-vie. The Grande Champagne region’s optimal growing conditions and centuries-old traditions make it the most prestigious area for cognac production