Delamain Vesper XO Cognac 750 ml

Vesper is a blend of 30-35 year old Grande Champagne cognacs. It is blended to create a classic style, very full, mature and notably refined, feminine cognac. Vesper has a full bodied roundness matched by a remarkable finish on the palate. Delamain does not grow grapes, but purchases young eaux-de-vie from trusted grower/distillers who offer their finest spirits for evaluation after each harvest. The selected spirits are aged separately in 350-liter oak barrels called roux rather than new oak, which would lend too much tannin. After 30 to 35 years of aging, the Cognac is blended, then allowed to age 2 years further to marry the flavors and textures of its components. Lastly, prior to bottling, Delamain will use older lower-proof cognac to bring down the alcohol content to consumption level, rather than adding distilled water which would compromise the rich flavor.

Vesper offers an initially oaky bouquet followed by an intense fragrance. On the palate it is very mellow, with feminine floral and spice aromas giving way to woody herbs, raisins and other dried fruits and vanilla.