Jean Fillioux So Elegantissime XO 1er Cru de Cognac

Very floral nose, spring flowers, hawthorn, wild rose, acacia, with some notes of white peach and nectarine. A touch of violet bonbon. Deliciously lively on the palate with some aromas of passion fruit, lemon tart, dried apricot. Long finish with some notes of sweet spices coming through, coriander, and cardamom. In one word… Elegantissime!

Nose: Very floral, spring flowers, rosehip, with some notes of white peach and nectarine.

Mouth: Delicious with aromas of passion fruit, lemon pie.

Pairings: Cooked scallops, Peking duck and cooked or candied pineapple.

Distillation: Wine with the lees.

Distilled twice in Charentais pot still.

Soil and variety: Cretaceous clay-limestone. Ugni blanc (Trebbiano in Italia).