| Rating | 91 |
| Style |
Cognac Brandy |
| Produced In |
Cognac France |
| ABV | 40% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $90.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-10-14 |
Cognac Maxime Trijol X.O. Grand Classique Review
Built of eaux-de-vie from all six growth appellations, this X.O. blend is quite floral on the nose. The palate is more spicy and woody, though there's an underlying Grand Marnier/orange marmalade note. From V.S.O.P. and up, the house’s whole portfolio is good (and mostly affordable), but this one offers the sweet spot between price, age, and quality.
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