Pale & Dry X.O. (700 ml)
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France
Created over 100 years ago by Jacques and Robert Delamain in 1920, this Cognac gets its name from its naturally light gold color and distinct dry finish. Pale & Dry is unique in the XO category: it is a cognac without added sugar or coloring, aged in old oak barrels and thus clearer and less marked by the taste of wood. All Eaux-de-vie is sourced from Grande Champagne, the only Premier Cru in Cognac.
Tasting Note
Fruit notes of ripe apricot and citrus followed by vanilla, spice and ginger. Light and delicate on the mouth with a delectable, powdery, dry finish.
Technical Data
ABV: 42%
AGING: Aged 20 to 25 years
Unique Selling Points
- No added sugar or coloring
- Aged a minimum of 20 years, beyond the 10 year minimum for X.O.s
- Eaux-de-vie sourced solely from Grande Champagne Premier Cru
- Matured in 350-liter barrels of well-seasoned old Limousin oak
An icon of the style of the Maison, Pale & Dry XO is made exclusively from eaux-de-vie of Grande Champagne, matured in 350-litre barrels of old Limousin oak, in our centuries-old cellars on the banks of the Charente, from Vinade to Jarnac. The progressive, meticulous reduction of the cognac’s ABV to 42% allows for the perfect balance between power and natural sweetness, emblematic of the Pale & Dry XO.
– Charles Braastad, Cellar Master
