Identity
| Producer | Delamain |
| Vol | 0.7 |
| Classification | XO |
| Grapes | 100% Ugni Blanc |
| Color | White |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Honey amber |
| Aroma | Spices, flowers, undergrowth, raisins, vanilla, licorice, honey, rancio |
| Palate | Full, mellow, deeply mature, intense fruitiness, subtle lingering licorice |
| Finish | Exquisitely balanced, long, satiny, bittersweet |
| Food Pairing | Foie gras, dark chocolate, aged cheeses, nuts, dried fruits |
| Serving Temp | 18 |
| Aging Potential | 10-20 years |
| Serving Glassware | Cognac glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Aging Process | Aged 45-50 years on average in well-aged Limousin oak casks; blended and aged further for 2 years after blending (le mariage) |
| Fermentation | Distilled twice in copper pot stills |
Terroir
| Limousin oak casks used for aging |
Interesting facts
| Delamain is one of the oldest cognac houses, founded in 1824, specializing exclusively in Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie. The Très Vénérable is blended from eaux-de-vie averaging 45-50 years old and reduced to 40% ABV using older, weaker eaux-de-vie to maximize flavor depth. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |