Tesseron Lot 29 XO Exception Grande Champagne Cognac – 100 points from Robert Parker

Tesseron Lot 29 XO Exception is, without exaggeration, one of the world’s most legendary cognacs. When even Robert Parker – the American wine guru who rarely rates spirits – awards the maximum 100 points, you know we’re in the absolute world elite. Lot 29 is the only cognac and one of the very few spirits ever to achieve 100/100 points. This is not just cognac. It’s history, prestige and perfection in one bottle.

This exceptional XO Grande Champagne is composed of the house’s oldest and finest casks – eaux-de-vie, aged for more than three generations. Tesseron is said to have some of the oldest cognac casks in the industry, and Lot 29 represents the essence of this treasure trove. The Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Folle Blanche grapes come exclusively from the Premier Cru area of Grande Champagne – the most coveted terroir in the Cognac region, renowned for its finesse and enormous ageing capacity.

In the glass, you are greeted by a deep golden amber color with mahogany nuances. The aroma is monumental and layered – honey, ripe figs, juicy plums and exotic fruits burst from the glass. Yet it is fresh, vibrant and incredibly precise. The taste is silky, intense and almost infinitely complex. Floral notes intertwine with dried fruit, apricot jam, mocha and cocoa. The texture is so rich and concentrated that it almost has to be savored with a knife and fork. The aftertaste is extremely long, elegant and persistent with a perfect balance of sweetness, depth and freshness.

Tesseron Lot 29 XO Exception is cognac at its very best – created for collectors, investors and connoisseurs who only accept the very best. A bottle for those special moments.

Tasting notes

• Color: Deep amber with mahogany.
• Aroma: Honey, figs, plums, exotic fruit and floral nuances.
• Flavor: Dried fruit, apricot jam, mocha, cocoa and silky elegance.
• Finish: Extremely long, complex and harmonious.

The House of Tesseron

For generations, the Tesseron family has built a reputation as one of the most prestigious names in Cognac. With a focus on Grande Champagne and exceptionally old casks, the house creates cognacs with depth, finesse and remarkable ageability. Lot 29 is the crown jewel of the portfolio and a symbol of the family’s uncompromising approach to quality and tradition.

• Product: Tesseron Lot 29 XO Exception
• Region: Grande Champagne (Premier Cru)
• Grapes: Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche
• Classification: XO
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Alcohol content: 40%alcohol