With an average aged of around 15 years, this is quite remarkable for the money. Made from the finest terroirs in Cognac; Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, predominantly distilled in 1990, the Selection's unique character comes from long ageing in oak barrels, which adds incomparable fullness and sweetness. The striking aroma offers up pears, apples, and fruity scents of banana, maple syrup, and vanilla. The palate is supple, plump, and grapey, with a mouth coating texture and a lingering finish that is satin smooth.
"Tesseron Lot 90 (40 per cent) is a feistier, sweeter, mouthful..." Andrew Jefford: (Financial Times, 2004).
"The latest release from this small but perfectly formed Cognac house. And what a price!" 95 points. Wine & Spirit Magazine.
"The aromas are more on the sugary side, molasses, crème brulee and some toasted wood, good structure on the palate; it has a pleasant bitterness that gives structure, some dried fruits and a slightly sweeter finish."
Andreas Larsson, March 2008. (Best Sommelier of the World, 2007).