{"product_id":"maison-gautier-cognac-xo","title":"Maison Gautier Cognac XO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaison Gautier Cognac XO is a powerful blend of old eaux-de-vie — some drawn from the house's \"Paradis\" cellar, where its oldest and most precious cognacs are kept — from one of the oldest cognac houses in France.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaison Gautier was founded in 1755 in Aigre, in the Charente, where the house occupies an 18th-century water mill on the Osme River; the river's humidity creates cool, moist cellars that favor long, graceful maturation. The XO marries well-aged eaux-de-vie, including reserves from the Paradis cellar, for the depth and persistence characteristic of older cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candied fruit, cinnamon, and toasted bread with subtle floral notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and harmonious — generous and smooth with intense aromatic depth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Splendid and persistent, characteristic of old cognacs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maison Gautier, Aigre, Charente, France (est. 1755)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e XO Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old eaux-de-vie, including Paradis cellar reserves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brandy\"\u003ebrandy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does XO mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Extra Old\" — a cognac whose youngest eau-de-vie is aged for an extended period, giving greater depth and complexity than VS or VSOP.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a \"Paradis\" cellar?\u003c\/strong\u003e The cellar where a cognac house keeps its oldest and most precious eaux-de-vie, drawn on for top expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow should I serve it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass to appreciate its aromatic depth and long finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does XO mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Extra Old — a cognac whose youngest eau-de-vie is aged for an extended period, giving greater depth and complexity than VS or VSOP.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is a Paradis cellar?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The cellar where a cognac house keeps its oldest and most precious eaux-de-vie, drawn on for top expressions.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I serve it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass to appreciate its aromatic depth and long finish.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Maison Gautier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903956062279,"sku":"S 685701552722","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/gautier-xo-cognac.jpg?v=1782414205","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/maison-gautier-cognac-xo","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}