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Baron Otard XO Gold Cognac is a symbol of elegance and refinement. Crafted from a blend of old eaux-de-vie from top crus, including Grande Champagne, it delivers rich complexity. Aromas of dried fruits, soft spices, leather, and honey unfold into a round, full-bodied, and harmonious palate. Aged extensively in oak barrels, this XO reveals a long, silky finish – the true hallmark of Baron Otard’s expertise.
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Baron Otard is a legendary Cognac house founded in 1795 by Jean‑Baptiste Antoine Otard, who purchased the Château de Cognac—birthplace of King Francois Ier—to house his cellars. Descendant of an aristocratic lineage connected to a Viking named Ottar, the brand matures its eaux‑de‑vie in the medieval castle’s cellars, benefiting from consistent humidity and temperature. Now owned by Bacardi Group, it balances innovation with centuries-old traditions. Its range, from VS to XO Gold, showcases masterful blends, refined aromas (floral, dried fruits, vanilla, licorice), and French oak aging.
1988 happened to be a leap year starting on a Friday. The month of August that year had been extremely painful for the cognac vineyards, as well as for modern art enthusiasts and car addicts. Because both Jean-Michel Basquiat and Enzo Ferrari died that month and because it only rained 7.8mm in the Cognac region. Tough but promising conditions for a vintage quality, as the...
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