Delamain L'Aigle de Delamain X.O (700ml) South Africa the new bottle is being

the new bottle is being introduced as part of the House's bicentenary celebrations

linear and intensely mineral

Not normally a wine to win blind tastings as it is relatively early-maturing

12% Merlot with 2% Cabernet Franc

Vibrant and intense

Delamain L'Aigle de Delamain X.O (700ml) South Africa the new bottle is beingAn XO with a particularly interesting history, the Delamain LAigle XO Cognac revives the rising eagle crest, an ancient coat of arms granted by King Charles I of England to Nicholas Delamain, ancestor of the Cognac house in 1639. Older than their iconic Pale and Dry, it has been aged for far beyond a quarter of a century, and is bottled in fine Saverglass decanter. Colour Rich flamed amber. Nose Subtle floral, grilled almonds, orange zest Palate