Delamain Pale & Dry XO Cognac vs Maxime Trijol XO Cognac Grande Champagne
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Delamain Pale & Dry XO Cognac currently starts £15.99 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £134.00 | £149.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Delamain | Maxime Trijol |
| Type | Cognac | Cognac |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
Delamain Pale & Dry XO Cognac
Pale & Dry X.O Centenaire is a landmark expression from Delamain, created to celebrate the centenary of the original Pale & Dry cognac crafted by Jacques and Robert Delamain in 1920. This elegant and light cognac embodies the house’s style of purity, refinement, and respect for nature, aiming to deliver the purest expression of the Grande Champagne terroir. The Centenaire edition celebrates both the heritage and the vision of the founders, while enhancing the defining characteristics of Pale & Dry. Blending & Ageing The Centenaire is made exclusively from eaux-de-vie sourced from vines cultivated in the Grande Champagne sub-region of Cognac, including Delamain’s own vineyards in Bellevigne. The blend is aged in old oak casks within semi-underground cellars, where naturally high humidity allows gentle reduction over time. Final reduction is limited to 42% using the progressive addition of “les faibles,” weaker eaux-de-vie at 15% alcohol, to intensify natural sweetness and aroma. No sweeteners or colouring are added, resulting in slight natural colour variation between blends, reflecting traditional craftsmanship and purity. Tasting Notes The bouquet is intense, revealing fragrant notes of ripe apricot, citrus, and subtle vanilla “rancio.” On the palate, it is light and delicate, developing layers of fruit with a powdery, dry finish. The Centenaire X.O delivers a naturally sweet, balanced experience with a long, elegant length. Food & Serving Best enjoyed neat, allowing the nuanced aromas and delicate texture to be fully appreciated. Its light, refined character makes it suitable for contemplative sipping, as a digestif or with subtle desserts. .
Maxime Trijol XO Cognac Grande Champagne
Maxime Trijol XO Cognac Grande Champagne is presented as an elegant and deeply expressive Cognac crafted in the heart of the prestigious Grande Champagne cru. Produced by a family‑run house with generations of expertise, it is made exclusively from eaux‑de‑vie distilled from the region’s finest Ugni Blanc grapes and matured for many years in French oak. Its long ageing brings exceptional finesse, richness and aromatic complexity, making it a standout choice for those who appreciate refined, terroir‑driven Cognac. The nose opens with layers of dried apricot, vanilla, honey and polished oak, lifted by delicate floral notes that reflect its Grande Champagne origins. On the palate, it delivers a luxurious blend of ripe fruit, caramel, warm spice and subtle rancio, supported by a silky, rounded texture that reveals its maturity. The finish is long, elegant and beautifully balanced, leaving lingering impressions of fruit, spice and refined oak. Maxime Trijol XO Cognac Grande Champagne offers a sophisticated and rewarding tasting experience, ideal for anyone seeking a premium Cognac with depth, purity and exceptional craftsmanship. Add a bottle to your basket today and savour a spirit shaped by tradition and the finest terroir.
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