Tesseron Lot 29 XO Exception Cognac (w. Gift Box)

Let’s talk about Tesseron, a name that’s synonymous with both legendary Bordeaux wine and some of the most extraordinary Cognacs you’ll ever encounter. While many know them as the esteemed owners of Château Pontet-Canet, their heritage in the world of spirits is equally profound, stretching back an incredible four generations, with the fifth generation now actively involved through Justine Tesseron’s daughter.

The Tesseron family’s story in Cognac is truly unique. For centuries, they were the ultimate insiders, acting as master blenders and master distillers behind the scenes. They built up an unparalleled collection of aged stocks, some dating back to 1830 – a testament to resilience, having survived multiple World Wars.

These precious bottles are aged to perfection in an almost mystical setting: a 12th-century crypt, providing ideal, consistent conditions for maturation. Their Cognacs are crafted exclusively from their 40 hectares of estate-grown fruit, meticulously sourced from the most prestigious appellations in the Cognac region: Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, known for producing the finest and most age-worthy spirits. It’s only been in the last 20 years (since the early 2000s) that the Tesseron family has begun to bottle and brand these exceptional Cognacs under their own name, finally sharing their hidden treasures directly with the world after generations of supplying the major houses.