Bourgoin Cognac XO La Gloire de mon Pere (35cl, 43%)

Bourgoin Cognac XO La Gloire de mon Pere comes from the 1990 vintage and was bottled in 2022 at 43%. Made on the estate, it is produced solely from Ugni Blanc. The wine is distilled with its lees over a direct flame in a 2,000-litre still from 1973, and local spring water is used for reduction. It contains no added sugar or colouring and is not chill-filtered. Nose: crème brûlée, salted caramel and bourbon vanilla with clove and candied fruit. Palate: round and mild, with sweetness and a multifaceted flavour. Finish: long, with pronounced oak notes.