Louis Royer XO Cognac

Product Description

Famous for its bee emblem, Cognac Louis Royer traces its history back to the year 1853 and is known for a wide range of quality Cognacs and Pineau. Creating cognacs from all six terroirs of the Cognac growing region, the offices and cellars of Louis Royer remain in the town of Jarnac on the banks of the Charente River where they were set up over 150 years ago. Very much continuing with the traditional methods championed by the cognac house’s name sake, Louis Royer boasts five generations of family experience and skill that continue to produce a full range of cognacs. Cellar Master Laurent Robin has the admirable option of dipping into Cognacs from Royer distilleries in each of the five major production zones. It is not surprising that these blends show both character and individuality.

Deep copper in color with lighter highlights at the edges as you swirl it in the glass. Aromas come in dense layers: dried flowers, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla. Medium bodied, palate is soft and silky. Complex array of fruit and spices: orange peel, dried apple, honey, warm cinnamon, toasted walnut. Finish is long and patient, with alternate swirling layers of fruit and spice, delightful butterscotch and mocha at the end and more vanilla. Polished and nicely flavor balanced, this Cognac still has some rough, idiosyncratic edges that delight, especially some of the “kernel” aspects like the toasted walnut. Though sophisticated, this is a Cognac for convivial conversation rather than meditation.