Jean Fillioux Tres Vieux Cognac

XO Extra Grande Champagne. House founded in 1880, now run by fifth generation. Grande Champagne in golden triangle. 25+ years all ugni blanc. Soft and elegant with stone fruits, honey, prune, caramel, barrel spice, cigar box on the finish. D&M Tasting Notes

A rich, opulent older XO from Jean Fillioux, 25 to 30 years old, that begins its life with three to five years in new casks. Copper with an orange tinge. The nose has aromas of nougat, butterscotch, warm pastry and marmalade. On the palate, more complex than the younger XO, and spicier, with a hint of rancio. Roasted walnuts and exotic wood at midpalate, and a note of espresso on the finish. A classic after-dinner Cognac.  93 PointsJason Wilson, Vinous 2019