Domaine Landreau | XO Cognac

Domaine Landreau XO Cognac

A Refined Grande Champagne XO with Contemporary Flair

Heritage & Terroir

• Family-Led Craft: Crafted by the Landreau family, now in its seventh generation, Domaine Landreau maintains deep roots in Grande Champagne, the premier cru of Cognac known for its clay-limestone soils that impart both finesse and longevity.

• Estate-Grown Eaux‑de‑Vie: The entirety of its production from vineyard to bottle is handled on-site, ensuring authenticity and terroir expression in every drop.
  

Cuvée & Aging

• XO with Character: A modern expression of an XO cognac, it features eaux‑de‑vie distilled roughly a generation ago and typically aged around 15 years in French oak casks, striking a balance between maturity and vitality.
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• Modern XO Identity: Often referred to as “l’esprit club,” this cognac represents a contemporary take rich yet lively, defying traditional expectations.
  
  

Tasting Notes

• Appearance (Eye): A deep amber color that hints at its aging and depth.
  

• Nose (Bouquet): Begins with indulgent aromas of caramel and dark chocolate, unfolding into candied orange and nuanced leather notes
  
  

• Palate: Smooth and full-bodied, the palate introduces toffee and cocoa, evolving into citrus peel and subtle leather complexities
  
  

• Finish: Long and refined with lingering chocolate nuances and a measured freshness that beautifully balances its maturity
  
  

Serving Suggestions

• Ideal Enjoyment: Best enjoyed neat at room temperature, ideally after appreciating its aroma and hue. This XO pairs exquisitely with dark chocolate or by the fireplace for a contemplative moment
  
  

• Elevated Sipping: Its refined balance also lends itself well to relaxed conversations or quiet, thoughtful moments.

Why You’ll Adore It

• Elegant Modernity: A harmonious blend of traditional Grande Champagne depth with a contemporary sensibility.

• Sensory Storytelling: Layers of richness caramel, citrus, cocoa paired with leather and freshness, unfold elegantly across each sip.

• Exceptional Craftsmanship: A modern XO from a multi-generational estate that honors terroir, tradition, and timeless refinement.