TESSERON LOT 76

Tesseron Cognac, established in 1905 by Abel Tesseron in Châteauneuf-sur-Charente, emerged as a luxury brand in 2003 after more than a century of supplying rare, aged stocks to major Cognac houses. The family, now in its fourth generation under Alfred and Melanie Tesseron, maintains one of the world s finest collections of aged cognacs in their 13th-century cellars, formerly a church crypt. Distinguished by their exclusive production of XO and above classifications, Tesseron sets itself apart by using all three traditional Cognac grape varieties (Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard) sourced primarily from Grande and Petite Champagne districts. Their unique production method involves aging in loose-grained Limousin oak barrels within humid cellars, with older spirits preserved in glass demijohns in their Paradis cellar, creating exceptionally rare and sought-after Cognacs identified by Lot numbers rather than vintage dates. This exceptional Grande Champagne Cognac represents a blend of reserve stocks aged for more than a generation in Limousin oak casks. Made exclusively from Ugni Blanc grapes, Lot N°76 XO Tradition presents a very clear and bright appearance, revealing an alluring nose of fruit compote layered with honey and leather notes, enhanced by floral accents. The generous palate opens with wonderful spicy vitality, offering flavors of caramelized peaches, almonds, and candied fruits alongside delicate notes of nuts and dried fruits, culminating in a rounded, harmonious finish.