Vallein Tercinier XO Vieille Réserve Fine Champagne Cognac – Decanter

Introduction to Maison Vallein Tercinier

The Maison Vallein Tercinier is a family-run Cognac house based in Chermignac, in the Charente region of France, known for its artisanal expertise and long ageing in French oak barrels.

Founded in the 19th century, it is one of the independent Cognac producers crafting eaux-de-vie from prestigious crus, notably Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, both renowned for their exceptional ageing potential.

The house is particularly recognised for its aged Cognacs, characterised by complex aromatic profiles, great finesse, and slow evolution in oak casks.

Vallein Tercinier XO Vieille Réserve Carafe Greg Cognac

The Vallein Tercinier XO Vieille Réserve Carafe Greg is an XO Vieille Réserve Cognac presented in an elegant 70 cl decanter.

It is a blend of eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, with the youngest component aged for approximately at least 35 years, and some eaux-de-vie being even older depending on the batches.

Bottled at 40% vol., this Cognac belongs to the category of very old Cognacs, marked by slow ageing in oak barrels and a pronounced aromatic complexity.

Vallein Tercinier XO Vieille Réserve Cognacs are renowned for their notes of rancio, old wood, and candied fruits, typical of very long ageing in cellars.

Technical characteristics of XO Vieille Réserve Carafe Greg Cognac

• Appellation: Cognac
• Producer: Maison Vallein Tercinier
• Classification: XO Vieille Réserve
• Crus: Grande Champagne & Petite Champagne (Fine Champagne)
• Ageing: blend of eaux-de-vie aged approximately 35 to 40+ years
• Alcohol content: 40% vol.
• Volume: 70 cl
• Presentation: Carafe Greg
• Type: very old Cognac / long-aged blend

Aromatic profile of Vallein Tercinier XO Vieille Réserve Cognac

• Colour: deep amber with mahogany reflections.
• Nose: rancio, old leather, vanilla, dried flowers, sweet spices, and noble wood.
• Palate: full and silky, with notes of candied fruits, honey, dried fruits, caramel, and perfectly integrated old wood.
• Finish: very long, elegant, persistent, marked by rancio and evolving spices.

Terroir & production of XO Vieille Réserve Cognac

The Vallein Tercinier XO Vieille Réserve Cognac is made from a blend of prestigious crus, mainly Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, both known for their exceptional ageing potential.

The eaux-de-vie are distilled using traditional Charentais methods and then slowly aged in French oak barrels. This extended maturation promotes the development of rancio, the signature aroma of very old Cognacs.

According to available technical data, the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend is around 35 years old, with some reaching 40 years or more depending on the batch.

Why choose Vallein Tercinier XO Vieille Réserve Carafe Greg Cognac?

• Exceptional ageing: eaux-de-vie aged 35 to 40+ years.
• XO Vieille Réserve category: very old and complex Cognac.
• Prestigious crus: Grande Champagne & Petite Champagne.
• Rich aromatic profile: rancio, candied fruits, leather, noble wood.
• Independent house: family expertise since 1850.
• Premium format: 70 cl Carafe Greg.
• Strength: perfectly balanced at 40% vol.