Cognac de la Croix Maron – XO

Presentation of the estate:

The legend of the Chevalier de la Croix Maron

“Legend has it that double distillation was invented by the Chevalier de la Croix Maron, Seigneur de Segonzac, a pious man who had a dream that Satan was trying to damn his soul. In his dream, he saw himself in the Evil One’s cauldron; but his faith was so deeply rooted in him that the Chevalier’s soul resisted the first “cooking”. The Evil One, to achieve his ends, was obliged to subject it to a second “cooking”. When he awoke, the Chevalier had the idea of extracting the soul from the eau-de-vie with a second distillation.

And so, in the Cognac region, this legend about the origin of the discovery of double distillation of Cognac eaux-de-vie has been perpetuated.” Distilled in the very heart of the region where Cognac has its roots, using the same century-old methods, CROIX MARON Cognacs are still today the heritage of this tradition.

A heritage handed down from generation to generation

CROIX MARON Cognacs are backed by a family estate that has been established for generations.

Since the origins of Cognac, the DAVIAUD family has been cultivating vines and making a living from their know-how and passion. These three elements have been passed down through 10 generations to the present day. Thanks to this continuity, dating back to 1718, Maison DAVIAUD has enabled each bottle of CROIX MARON Cognac to reveal an authenticity and typicity that have become rare today.

Presentation of the cuvée:

XO CROIX MARON is the fruit of unique know-how and long maturation. It is the expression of the exceptional terroir of Grand Champagne, sublimated by the richness of age. The range of Cognacs de la Croix Maron is 100% Grande Champagne, 1er Cru de Cognac, offering the finest and most sought-after aromas. Backed by a family estate established since the origins of cognac, Croix Maron offers a range of hand-crafted Cognacs from vine to glass.

Color: Mahogany with coppery highlights

Nose: A bouquet that combines delicate notes of dried flowers, iris and lilac with the warmth of candied fruit, marmalade and crème brulée. A spicy sweetness that reveals aromas of toasted oak and cigar box.

Palate Remarkable intensity and aromatic complexity. A gourmet cognac with a velvety texture and surprising amplitude.

Tasting age: 15 to 20 years

Serving suggestions: Enjoy neat (around 20°C), with coffee or chocolate desserts, or with a good cigar.