THE COLOUR : Splendid mahogany
THE NOSE : The wonderful, heady aromatic tang, borne of
long wood ageing is immediately compelling. This gives way to hints of wood, dried fruits & tobacco - very rich and generous.
THE PALATE: An extremely appetising cognac, opulent,
rounded and yet vivacious. Pepper & spices emerge initially before revealing dark chocolate and fresh herbs. Complex, it shows supreme finesse, supple opulence and very good length.
Jeb Dunnuck 97 points - The NV Cognac Lot 53 comes from Ugni Blanc and Colombard that spent more than two generations in Limousin oak casks. Its medium-gold color is followed by a beautifully complex Cognac that has lots of lavender, orange blossom, smoke, and hints of licorice. It’s impeccably balanced, has a layered, concentrated mouthfeel, and a great finish. It’s a sensational Cognac. (Mar 2018)
Ultimate Beverage Challenge 95 points - Dark purple cooked fruits on the nose pave the way for even-handed jammy notes of blackberry and currant that emerge on the palate. The profoundly earthy, dry finish is a reminder of how the long aging time shaped this beauty. (Apr 2016)
Ultimate Beverage Challenge 95 points - Dark purple cooked fruits on the nose pave the way for even-handed jammy notes of blackberry and currant that emerge on the palate. The profoundly earthy, dry finish is a reminder of how the long aging time shaped this beauty. (Apr 2016)
TESSERON COGNAC LOT N° 53 XO PERFECTION is a blend of our most sublime stocks of Grande Champagne Cognac. It has a sumptuous topaz colour with a bouquet of plums, figs, and chocolate on the palate. This Cognac borders on perfection, finesse and complexity complemented by a refreshing lift on the finish.
| Technical notes |
| BLEND : Grande Champagne AGED: More than two generations in Limousin oak casks |
| Producer |
| Gently push open the door of the Tesseron home in Chateauneuf-sur-Charente to discover the family treasure : a unique collection of the finest cognacs. This treasure trove dates back to the nineteenth century when Abel Tesseron acquired this property and began his collection of rare and priceless cognacs. A tradition continued by his son and grandson Alfred, who runs the business today and who also owns the prestigious Chateau Pontet-Canet, a Pauillac Classified Growth in 1855. Abel Tesseron created his own cognac company in 1905, relying at the time on two separate estates, one situated in the Grande Champagne area (Boneuil) and the other in Petite Champagne (Saint-Surin). He adopted a long term policy of building up stocks of eaux-de-vie, carefully conserved in a twelfth century crypt. These old and rare treasures, besides achieving a great reputation amongst a small circle of connoisseurs, have always been sought after by the big cognac merchants, assured of the fine quality of the eaux-de-vie they would use to complete their blends. Today, thanks to a continual and ever increasing demand, the company is selling more and more of its cognacs under the Tesseron name. The cognacs within the Tesseron range are specifically labelled as ’lots’, a term rarely used in Charente. As Alfred Tesseron explains : ”These ’lots’ are, in fact, blends taken from our reserve stocks.” |