Pierre Ferrand 1er Cru XO Cognac   (70cl / 40%)
Pierre Ferrand Ambre is a blend of eaux-de-vie made from Ugni Blanc and Colombard grapes from the Grande Champagne appellation. The eaux-de-vie is aged ten years in French Quercus Sessiliflora (Tronçais) oak barrels. 
 
Nose 
Orange, floral rose and violet.
 
Palate 
While aged for ten years, Pierre Ferrand Ambre is less tannic than other similarly aged Cognacs due to aging in Tronçais oak barrels which have a tighter grain and are less porous than Limousin Oak barrels which are more commonly used for aging most Cognacs. Bright flavours citrus and green tea flavors are evident with light wood spice.
 
Finish
Very long finish of orange, turning vanilla/almond then black pepper.