The Menier XO, by contrast, ages for up to 25 years in 10% new oak and 90% seasoned (roux) barrels, embodying richness and restraint. Layers of jasmine, dried fruits, cacao and toasted wood emerge in a composition shaped by patience. Where the VSOP brings spirited elegance, the XO offers meditative sophistication, revealing how time alone can evolve a cognac from luminous to profound.

• ABV: ± 40%
• Vol: 700ml
• Type: Cognac
• Origin: France