VISUAL: Brilliant amber with rich mahogany colourNOSE: Balance of floral, dried fruits, plum, hazelnut & spice. Intense *rancio.
PALATE: Elegant structure, plum, hazelnut, liquorice, spice and vanilla sweetness
The Camus XO Elegance / Superieur is heavily influenced by the eaux de vie from the Borderies region. The engraved metal stopper, balanced & intense aromas, rich palate, coupled with the persistent leathery finish makes the Camus XO Elegance a well sought after cognac by many.
The Camus XO Elegance was award the Gold Medal in the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
*First Rancio stage: 10 to 15 years
Peak of vanilla and oak taste, Flowery, dried rose, nutty, spicy
Second Rancio stage: 17 to 22 years
Jasmine, Chocolate, Dried, candied fruit, curry, saffron, ginger
Third Rancio stage: 30 to 40 years
Old tawny port, cedar, eucalyptus, cigar box, tobacco, old muscat wine, nutmeg
Fourth Rancio stage: 50 to 60 years
Tropical fruits, passion, lyche wood scents: sandal wood
Rancio Aromas do stack as they progress in age.
