Park Cognac X.O Traditional Reserve France Domaine Gardies Armed with three years’ experience

Armed with three years’ experience with the vineyard and thanks to a close relationship with the vineyard owners

semi-carbonic maceration

The photo on the label was taken by Craig’s brother in Cambodia

Direct pressing of whole bunches in a pneumatic press

Production 200-350 cases produced a year

Park Cognac X.O Traditional Reserve France Domaine Gardies Armed with three years’ experienceXO Cognac produced by Distillerie Tessendier in Jarnac, France 100% Ugni Blanc grown entirely in Grand Champagne Double distilled in Tessendiers Charentais copper pot stills Aged in new, medium toasted French oak for one year before being transferred to used casks for 2025 years Aromas of almond, orange, banana, and plum transition to a palate of dried apricot, caramel, cocoa, and apple before finishing with bold, spicy leather and hazelnut 40% ABV