Delamain Cognac • Pale & Dry XO

The name pale & dry is related to the pale colour the word dry refers to the sweet character of the cognac. This delamain pale & dry tres belle grande champagne cognac was introduced as a product in 1920 and represents 80% of the company’s production. The blend consists of selected eaux-de-vie from the grande champagne region producers and growers. The blend of pale & dry consists of reduced 15% abv weak or vieilles faibles cognac that is blended with about 53% abv stronger cognac. This blend is then again aged in limousin oak casks to create a final balance. 40% abv tasting notes: color: quite bright slightly golden. Nose: intense a good deal of floral hints and vanilla. Taste: round and fruity. A solid after taste. About delamain cognac: with an incredibly old family tradition delamain (et cie) makes for an exciting cognac house with roots dating back to the early 1600s! The family tree couldn’t be more complicated and yet the delamain bra