This complex system of laws ultimately defines each wine region and its boundaries and imposes strict rules around winemaking practices. Take a sip and savour the powerful expression of fig, redcurrant and blackcurrant, with a hint of orange peel and a touch of vanilla oak. If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label. Structured and serious from the get go with super fine tannins that fill the mouth and coat the tongue and cheeks, but with a cool, graphite grip to them. 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.

With its distinctive, arch-shaped bottle, Martell XO is a powerful symbol of inspiration — a testimony to Jean Martell’s visionary spirit. We treat all personalised bottles individually, taking our time and experience to set out your message to create the most impactful bottle decoration possible. From generation to generation, a celebration of French Art de Vivre, treasuring the beauty and pleasure of every moment. Martell is one of the oldest of the great Cognac houses, forged by passion and knowledge passed through the Martell family since 1715 and creating Cognacs that have been enjoyed and cherished for three centuries. With its distinctive bottle-shaped bow, Martell XO is a powerful symbol of inspiration, testimony visionary spirit of Jean Martell.Far from any oceanic influence, eastern regions such as Burgundy and Alsace have a continental climate, with warm, dry summers and cold winters. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it is accurate, it is not a substitute for your reading the product packaging and label prior to use. 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. 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.

Created in 1912 it is deep golden copper in colour and has strong aromas of orchard fruits, plummy warmth, cinnamon, vetiver and toasted almonds. Hennessy XO was created by Maurice Hennessy himself 1870 and was initially reserved for the maker and his friends only, a mark of its excellence. 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. For 300 years The House of Martell has perpetuated the unique art of distilling the finest crus, skilfully aging eaux-de-vie and blending them with expert craftsmanship and passion.

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