Bold in design and intense in taste, Martell XO Cognac is an exquisite expression of the audacious spirit of Maison Martell. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The oldest of the great cognac Maisons, Martell has crafted cognacs of the finest quality since 1715. Around 100 eaux de vide work together to create the rounded, bold flavour which is characterised by rich black pepper, a touch of spice and dry and candied fruit.

A hint of gingerbread smoothly leads the rest of the flavours on, with further highlights of walnut, cedar and orange blossom. Champagne, its most northerly region, has one of the coolest climates anywhere in the wine-growing world – in stark contrast to the warm, dry Rhone Valley 350 miles (560km) away in the southeast. France's appellation system was created in the early 20th century and has since been imitated in many other countries. When using alternative languages it may be neccessary for us to alter the font to ensure all characters are supported, in these cases we use the closest style font to your original selection.

After heating the wine in traditional copper pots, we leave the sediment to settle, using only the clear surface liquor, which is distilled in the traditional Charente double distillation method. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label. No other country has developed its appellation system to such an extent; as of 2012, there were more than 450 controlled appellations under the AOC titles and a further 150 Vin de Pays/IGP titles. With its distinctive bottle-shaped bow, Martell XO is a powerful symbol of inspiration, testimony visionary spirit of Jean Martell.

I was quite taken with the Champagnes I tasted recently with General Manager Charles-Armand de Belenet and Deputy Cellar Master Denis Bunner. We are the only Cognac house to distil clear wines in this way, producing exceptionally fine eaux-de-vie. Bollinger's 2008 La Grande Année is superb, wafting from the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, ripe lemons, honeycomb, warm biscuits, dried white flowers and a delicate top note of walnuts and fino sherry.Sip this straight, on the rocks, or topped up with a little water, to awaken the fruity flavours of this cognac even further. Background Information: The rarest and oldest eaux-de-vie selected from Martell's 'Paradise Cellar' are combined to create Martell XO Cognac . This beautifully sparkling 2008 is surprisingly light in colour, but will surely deepen towards more golden tones in the near future a little further from its fresh disgorgement date.

It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Ocado Limited's prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. Tronçais means the trees have been planted closer together to slow their growth rate, giving a fine grain, which imparts soft subtle tannins with wonderfully rich aromas. Once a bottle has been engraved the cut glass is then infilled with a special decorative silver paste. Sweet, spicy and sophisticated, this is a striking cognac with daring depth of character that should be served at very special occasions.Far from any oceanic influence, eastern regions such as Burgundy and Alsace have a continental climate, with warm, dry summers and cold winters. Bordeaux, in the southwest, has a maritime climate heavily influenced by the Atlantic ocean to its west and the various rivers that wind their way between its vineyards. Petersham Cellar was founded by Giovanni Mazzei from the Marchesi Mazzei, owner of the Castello di Fonterutoli since 1435, Tuscany and Lara Angelica Boglione from Petersham Nurseries, London. The real trick in making a great Cognac comes in blending many Eau de Vie (spirits) together as well as ageing them for exactly the right period of time. Combining natural herbs and fruit steeped in apricot kernel oil, Disaronno Amaretto has a heady and floral scent which follows through to its flavour.