XO Cognacs - Napoléon
A Napoleon, or X.O (for Extra Old ), also called Hors d'âge, is a cognac which youngest eau-de-vie is at least six and a half years old.
A Cognac may be sold only when its youngest eau-de-vie reaches a minimum of two and a half years old, as of the first day of October following the harvest of the grapes.
Only the years of storage in oak barrels count to determine its age. Once transferred into glass, Cognac stops maturing. It stands still.
However, most Cognac houses will use Cognacs much older than those required by law, allowing X.Os to reach a minimum of twenty years old, in order to reveal their very best.
XO is perhaps one of the vaguest classifications regarding quality, and should’t be taken at face value without further search. Some of the XOs you can find in our site are certainly under-priced, while some others, which, of course, you will NOT find here at Le Cognac, may be quite mediocre . In fact, selecting Cognacs with a reasonably quality/price ratios is one of our raisons d’être.
On the other hand, regarding Cognac, beyond a certain level of quality one enters into the realm of subjectivity. And then, of course, there is always a premium in rarity. When a product is scarce, if demand remains strong, it is only natural that prices go up. This is exactly what we have been seeing with high-end Cognac prices in the last few years because of the huge Chinese demand.
As a rule, we would say that the XOs present at Le Cognac are all good value in general market terms. Some of them are indeed very good value.
Regular Price: €125.00
Special Price: Excl. Tax: €91.14 Incl. Tax: €109.00
Delamain - Trio de Vieux Cognacs - 3 x 20cl
Trio of PALE & DRY, VESPER, TRES VENERABLE. Three little bottles of 20cl in a box. Nice present to discover three magnificient qualities of the Delamain House.
Delamain - VESPER Vieux Cognac
Amber tone with a bright reflection of pure gold. Powerful and persisting perfumes from this old cognac coming from the Grande Champagne.
Estève - Réserve de la Famille
Jacques Esteve offer to trusted connoisseurs and all those who search for the ultimate in quality and authenticity for which his family is renowed.
- François Voyer - XO
François Voyer cognacs are selected by the finest restaurants (Alain Ducasse, Lucas Carton, Laurent...)
The XO François Voyer.
Lightly spicy and sweet, both strong and delicate.
Reddish brown, tints of mahogany.
Origin: 100 % Grande Champagne, Premier Cru de Cognac.
GOLD MEDAL at the International Wine & Spirit Competition London 2008, Mention « Best in Class ».
GOLD MEDAL at Concours Mondial of Brussel 2008.
Regular Price: €29.00
Special Price: Excl. Tax: €20.07 Incl. Tax: €24.00
François Voyer - Tasting Case - 3 x 6cl
François Voyer cognacs are selected by the finest restaurants (Alain Ducasse, Lucas Carton, Laurent...)
« Tasting » Box with Grande Champagne VSOP, Napoleon and XO, 6 cl tubes.
Regular Price: €72.00
Special Price: Excl. Tax: €54.35 Incl. Tax: €65.00
François Voyer - Tasting Case - 3 x 20cl
François Voyer cognacs are selected by the finest restaurants (Alain Ducasse, Lucas Carton, Laurent...)
« Tasting » Box with Grande Champagne VSOP, Napoleon and XO, 20 cl bottles.
- François Voyer - XO Grand Cru
New for 2010, this cognac will please old whiskies, rhums, and of course old cognacs lovers.
François Voyer cognacs are selected by the finest restaurants (Alain Ducasse, Lucas Carton, Laurent...)
Frapin - Château Fontpinot
The cognac Grande Champagne Château Fontpinot XO is an elegant and delicate cognac with warm golden Autumn hues.
Frapin - VIP XO
The cognac VIP XO blends age, fullness, bouquet and finesse in a very special decanter.
A. de Fussigny - Création - XO Fine Champagne 50cl
Perfect balance between dried fruits, spices (pepper), hazelnut and some floral notes. Rich and elegant palate with hints of plum and liquorice
