MARQUIS DE LA FAYETTE - COGNAC

VS

Like the man who inspired it, Marquis de La Fayette VS is surprising bold. It is brimming over with character and freshness, offering notes of flowers and ripe fruits. The ideal starting point to discover the harmonious world of the collection.

Cellar master's tasting notes

Nose : vanilla, fresh pear, floral notes (acacia), nutmeg
Palate : lively in the attack, fresh mid-palate, fruity, structured and full
Finale : great aromatic precision

VSOP

Our cellar-master has dreamed up a cognac capable of whisking the taster off to faraway lands. Precious wood, liquorice and cigar box notes for an original, exotic bouquet. A suave, refined VSOP.

Cellar master's tasting notes

Nose : sweet almond, dried fruits, spices, liquorice, cedar-wood, cigar box
Palate : supple attack, suave, ample and harmonious palate
Finale : smooth and refined

XO

An XO that is powerful yet tender, sensual and generous. The attack is triumphant, with the mild and spicy aromas vying for supremacy. The extraordinarily long-tasting finish reveals all the complexity of the blend.

Cellar master's tasting notes

Nose : hazelnut, prune, cinnamon, coffee, grilled almonds, white truffle, caramelised orange
Palate : starts off powerfully and develops complexity and incomparable aromatic richness
Finale : very long and intense, magnificent rancio notes

XO Prestige

The perfect embodiment of the La Fayette philosophy, Midway between smooth and powerful. Built on a thoroughly elegant structure, this great cognac reveals fruity, floral aromatic subtlety. A genuine feat of balance.

Cellar master's tasting notes

Nose : hazelnut, prune, cinnamon, coffee, caramelised orange, marron glacé, grilled almonds, gingerbread, white truffle, ginger
Palate : powerful is extended with the same intensity throughout the tasting, wonderfully elegant flavours
Finale : stunningly ample and long-lasting

EXTRA

Marquis de La Fayette EXTRA transports you into a glorious universe. Amber colour, intense and velvety on the palate, bewitching flavours of grilled hazelnuts, cocoa and spices: all the benefits of a very long ageing process come together.

Cellar master's tasting notes

Nose : walnut, caramelised fruits, prune, coffee, caramelised citrus, cigar box, toast, sandalwood, vanilla, exotic flowers
Palate : astonishingly unctous, silky and velvety
Finale : exceptional length backed up by the aromatic grace of Charentes rancio