- Limited-edition Borderies Cognac produced by Distillerie Tessendier in Jarnac, France
- 100% Ugni Blanc grown entirely in the Borderies on the Tessendier family estate
- Double distilled in Charentais copper pot stills
- Aged for a minimum of 4 years in used French oak then finished for 6 months in 500-liter barrels made from the highly coveted Japanese oak variety, Mizunara. These are whole, new Mizunara casks purchased directly from Japan.
- The voluptuous character of Borderies-grown Ugni Blanc is contrasted beautifully by the sharp spice imparted by its time in Mizunara wood. Notes of fresh apricot, fig, and white pepper blossom on the nose and palate.
- 43.5% ABV
With an unusual choice of finishing cask, Tessendier’s forward-thinking approach to Cognac maturation is displayed in this expression which makes an excellent introduction to French brandy for the whisk(e)y lovers of the world.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
France
Region:
Cognac
Spirit Type:
Brandy
Spirit Sub Type:
Cognac
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | FR-XCP-12-NV | 6/750ml |
| Connecticut Spirit | FR-XCP-12-NVCT | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
San Francisco Spirits Comp
Score
1
Date
2021-05-19
VinePair
Score
93
Date
2023-10-31
"Mizunara-aged or -finished releases tend to sell themselves these days, thanks to the renown this particular type of oak has built up. In reality, that influence can often be hard to pin down ‡ a kind of je ne sais quois experience ‡ but not here, where the spiced sandalwood and light baking spice notes perfectly complement the base profile of baked apple, vanilla, and toffee."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
92
Date
2023-12-13
"This cognac was aged four years in used french oak casks, then transferred to new japanese casks made from rare mizunara wood for another six months. The end result is a mild, fresh apple aroma and light palate. Each sip evolves. Pineapple and tropical fruit lead to gin ger and white pepper sparks, followed by a delicate floral exhale."