Tesseron Extreme 40%

Tesseron Extreme is a truly singular cognac. Considered both a collector’s item and a historical piece, it embodies the savoir-faire transmitted across four generations of the Tesseron family.  It’s the result of a process during which ten very old eaux-de-vie were retained – including some well over 100 years old. The oldest component is said to date back to 1853, making Extreme one of the rarest and most venerable blends ever released by the house.

Colour: Mahogany with red lights. Medium, irregular tears.

Nose: Heady rancio on fresh walnut and rancioted butter. Beautiful waxy shades, slightly camphory. Stunning floral profile, an opulent violet blossom bouquet, almost a violet/peony mix recalling a top Côte-Rôtie. Evolving constantly in the glass. Delicate citrus notes on candied lemon and lemongrass. Balanced cigar nuances and elegant vinous tones. You can feel the fragility of venerable eaux-de-vie.

Palate: Extra-oily texture. Reasonable oakiness, immediately followed by fruity rancio on overripe pear and plum liqueur. Massive herbal shades, cooked tarragon, roasted thyme. Elegant tannins, again reminiscent of a 15/20 yo Côte-Rôtie. Sultanas, raisins. Finishes on red berries jam and yuzu, with a subtle acidulous/bitter lift.

Last Notes: Stunning fragrance with air. Floral (rosewater) and extremely fruity (strawberry stew). Heavy cigar again. Very old malt notes evoke an old Lochside 1967. Dark rancio close to the profile of very old Bons Bois, Grosperrin Succession Perrier-style (old PX). Herbal and medicinal tones: clove, fungus, zan.

Extreme rancio. Extreme complexity. Extreme profile.

My very subjective note: 91+/100

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