Aged in barrel (80% new) for 18 months
The vineyard is early-ripening and well-draining
but it landed in his lap after he drew the shorter straw in a dual between growers
Batches are blended using a series of “pods
with raging acidity wed to luscious
Park Cognac X.O Traditional Reserve France Radicante Aged in barrel (80% new)XO Cognac produced by Distillerie Tessendier in Jarnac, France 100% Ugni Blanc grown entirely in Grand Champagne Double distilled in Tessendiers Charentais copper pot stills Aged in new, medium toasted French oak for one year before being transferred to used casks for 2025 years Aromas of almond, orange, banana, and plum transition to a palate of dried apricot, caramel, cocoa, and apple before finishing with bold, spicy leather and hazelnut 40% ABV