| Rating | 94 |
| Style |
Cognac Brandy |
| Produced In |
Cognac France |
| ABV | 40% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $100.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-10-14 |
Planat Organic Founder’s Blend X.O. Cognac Review
Currently owned and independently run by Norwegian and French families, Planat — the third largest Cognac brand in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century — has recently recommitted to organic agriculture in partnership with winegrowers. Claiming the largest organic Cognac stock in the region, this blend — the youngest Cognac being 10 years of age — is produced from organic grapes originating from the Grande and Petite Champagne, Fins Bois, and Bons Bois regions. It’s vibrant on the nose, floral and fruity, but the palate tastes more mature, bursting with notes of gingerbread, wood, and a touch of rancio. Outstanding.
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