The Data

Category   Brandy

Sub-Category   Cognac

Origin   Cognac

Retail Price   $3900

ABV   40%

Score   4.5 Stars/Exceptional! +

In the Glass

Brilliant, deep golden to copper color.

The aromatics are lush and complex with generous waves of roasted orchard fruits with delicate accents of brown baking spices and vanilla.

The palate echoes the nose delivering a beautiful, fruit-driven core with waves of caramel, spice, oak, and creamy vanilla fudge.

Full-bodied with ideal balance as the vibrant spice notes with bright acidity leave you wanting the next sip.

Cool Factor

We at BevX love Cognac and especially love it when it is skillfully and carefully matured to reveal incredible nuances when a great eaux-de-vie is matured in great casks.

Value Grade

This is a luxury item destined to a once in a lifetime gift for a very special occasion like a wedding, birth of a child, or great achievement. (L = Luxury)

Analysis

Rome De Bellegarde was launched in 2018 when the brand released their now famous "1894", the most expensive Cognac in the world. The family of General Jean-Louis Bellegarde were the first of the Bellegardes to produce Cognac in 1725. The Rome De Bellegarde XO is made with Ugni Blanc grown in the Grande Champgane appellation of Cognac. It is rested in new casks for a period of three to five years and then matured in traditional Cognac oak casks for as many as 30 additional years — greatly surpassing the aging requirements for Cognac XO.

How to Enjoy

The Rome De Bellegarde XO is best enjoyed after dinner — perhaps with an aged cigar or with the finest dark chocolates.