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MERLET COGNAC XO

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Category:

Cognac

ABV:

40.0%

Country:

France

Region:

Cognac

Round, warm and elegant, Merlet XO cognac is the quintessential classic for lovers of fine old eaux-de-vie.
Merlet XO cognac is made with grapes from various growing areas of the appellation. The Fins Bois cru represents a bit less than half of the blend, Petite Champagne or Grande Champagne counts also for about a half, and other crus can also be included in the blend, depending on the batch. Its fruity and complex aromatic range is distinctively Merlet.

Source:

Grape - Ugni Blanc

Distillation:

Double distillation

Still:

Copper pot still

Blend:

Fins Bois, Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne

Aging:

Minimum 10 years

Barrel type:

French oak barrels

TASTING NOTES

Nose: the nose is rich and complex, it offers a wide range of aromas of orange peel, vanilla, through the white flowers.

Mouth: frank attack and then gives way to a round and full mouth, finely wooded. 
The fruity notes are sharp and persistent.