Château Fontpinot XO

Single Family Estate
100 % Grande Champagne - Premier Cru de cognac

Real treasure of Cognac Frapin, Château Fontpinot XO is presented in a sleek, elegant bottle. This very old reserve XO can lay claim to the Château appellation because it is made exclusively from grapes harvested, distilled, aged and bottled at the Château Fontpinot. Hand-crafted distillation over lees and a long ageing in dry cellars give it a particular character.

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COLOUR & BOUQUET

Château Fontpinot XO unveils a gorgeous autumnal golden-orange colour with warm highlights.

This XO cognac is the fruit of long ageing in dry cellars, which gives it a subtle, complex, refined, long-lasting bouquet consisting of candied fruit aromas (dried apricot, dried fig), marzipan, hazelnut, nougat, then port notes and finally the famous “rancio” character.

PALATE

Balanced, rich and complex on the palate with aromas of dried fruits and candied fruits and an exceptionally long finish. Add a drop of water to Château Fontpinot XO to let the aromas breathe and soften the power of the cognac.

«Only a true gourmet will appreciate the Château Fontpinot XO to the full. This cognac enchants desserts with its fruity flavours and offers its character to anyone who enjoys the simple pleasures of a cheese board.»
Patrice Piveteau, Cellar Master

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Awards

  • 2023 USC – US
    93/100 – Excellent – Highly recommended
  • 2023 SFWSC – US
    Gold medal
  • 2023 ISW – DE
    Cognac of the year 2023/ Gold medal
  • 2022 Cognac Masters – UK
    Master
  • 2021 ISW – DE
    Best Cognac 2021
  • 2020 IWSC – UK
    98/100. Gold Medal
  • 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – US
    95/100. “Extraordinary. Ultimate Recommendation”
  • 2018 Cognac Masters – UK
    Master
  • 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – US Gold medal
  • 2018 International Spirits Challenge – UK
    Trophy Best XO / Gold Medal
  • 2018 ISW – DE
    Gold medal / Best XO
  • 2018 Cognac Masters – UK
    Master
  • 2017 World Cognac Awards – UK
    Gold medal

GASTRONOMY

With a chocolate dessert, it reveals vanilla and woody flavours. With a dark chocolate macaroon, or accompanying a three-chocolate praline mousse, it will satisfy the most demanding of gourmets. Combined with Mimolette, Parmesan, ewe’s milk cheese or blue cheese, it will surprise you with its long aromatic finish.

Somes examples :

– Tournedos of duck, reduced juice of truffles, potato gratin
– Rumsteack of veal, candied & grilled vegetables
– Red mullet stuffed with langoustines and saffron, rice

Accords cognac Frapin Fontpinot XO

Trésors du château

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