Mery Melrose XO Cognac Organic 40% 700ml Massenez

Mery Melrose XO Cognac Organic 40% 700ml MassenezAn artisanal XO Cognac from the Grande Champagne Premier Cru, organically grown and produced entirely on the estate at Salles d'Angles. Distilled on lees in traditional Charentais copper pot stills and matured between 12 and 20 years in 400 litre Limousin oak barrels both new and old in the family cellars. Polished mahogany in the glass, with concentrated fresh tobacco, leather, hazelnut and vanilla on the nose, leading to a long, full palate of

dried fruit and sweet oak

lay down 10–20+ years

The fruit is easily recognisable and this is no coincidence since a bottle contains the equivalent of fourteen kilograms of Williams Pears

The Muga Rosado 2023 vintage is notable for its pale pink colour

The vineyards of Chateau Barthès surround not only the hillsides of Le Beausset but also around the slopes and the villages which are north and north-east facing high above the port town of Bandol

having taken over her father's activity when he died

lemon and grapefruit on the nose

but the palate bursts open with layers of ripe citrus

13% Mourvèdre

mineral finish

sugar and wood taste

The palate is concentrated and silky