Tesseron Composition Cognac 750ml
Cognac Tesseron traces back to 1905, when Abel Tesseron established Domaine Tesseron in Chateauneuf-sur-Charente, cultivating vineyards across both Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. For decades the family sold its eaux-de-vie to larger houses, quietly building reserves in a twelfth century crypt once part of a neighboring abbey, before Alfred Tesseron and the fourth generation began bottling under the family name in 2003. Composition, developed by third-generation family member Noé Tesseron and master blender Romain Martial, marked the house's first release below XO level.
The blend draws exclusively from Ugni Blanc eaux-de-vie aged between four and ten years, sourced entirely from Grande and Petite Champagne to qualify for the Fine Champagne designation, with at least half coming from Grande Champagne. The spirit rests in Limousin oak casks within the family's historic crypt cellars, with no added coloring, allowing the older components in the blend to carry the depth.
The color is a bright, light amber with red-gold highlights. On the nose, dry apricot and vine flower lead, followed by spiced autumn fruit and plum. The palate is rich and rounded, showing butterscotch, baking spice, and a touch of chocolate, with a persistent, vinous finish that reflects real maturity for its category.