Rating 95
Style
Brandy
Produced In Cognac
France
ABV 43%
Availability Year Round
Price $190.00 
Reviewed By
Reviewed 2025-10-14

Ragnaud Sabourin Fontevieille No. 35 Cognac Review

While listed as an X.O. (minimum of 10 years old), the No. 35 actually denotes the age, the eaux-de-vie produced from the oldest vines from the Ragnaud-Sabourin estate, which was founded in 1850. Today, Annie Ragnaud-Sabourin and her son, Olivier, heirs to the founder, continue to produce eau-de-vie exclusively from their own vines in the south of Grande Champagne. Sometimes these are sold to the large Cognac houses; often, they are kept for themselves to age, which is why the small house is well-known for its aged stocks.

This mahogany-colored Cognac starts with a musty nose, with underlying notes of dried fruits and nuts, with a slight anise touch. The palate offers a rich mouthfeel, with hints of apricot, though it is mostly drying with a lingering rancio quality. The finish is long and tannic, with notes of leather.

Yes, the price is nearly two bills, but think how much, say, a 35-year-old single malt might cost. This is an extraordinary sipping spirit, a mature brandy that will be easily enjoyed by both connoisseurs and neophytes alike.

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Ragnaud Sabourin Fontevieille No. 35 Cognac
While listed as an X.O. (minimum of 10 years old), the No. 35 actually denotes the age, the eaux-de-vie produced from the oldest vines from the Ragnaud-Sabourin estate, which was founded in 1850. Today, Annie Ragnaud-Sabourin and her son, Olivier, heirs to the founder, continue to produce eau-de-vie exclusively from their own vines in the south of Grande Champagne. Sometimes these are sold to the large Cognac houses; often, they are kept for themselves to age, which is why the small house is well-known for its aged stocks. This mahogany-colored Cognac starts with a musty nose, with underlying notes of dried fruits and nuts, with a slight anise touch. The palate offers a rich mouthfeel, with hints of apricot, though it is mostly drying with a lingering rancio quality. The finish is long and tannic, with notes of leather. Yes, the price is nearly two bills, but think how much, say, a 35-year-old single malt might cost. This is an extraordinary sipping spirit, a mature brandy that will be easily enjoyed by both connoisseurs and neophytes alike.

Reviewed On: 10-14-2025
95
POINTS
Ragnaud Sabourin Fontevieille No. 35 Cognac
While listed as an X.O. (minimum of 10 years old), the No. 35 actually denotes the age, the eaux-de-vie produced from the oldest vines from the Ragnaud-Sabourin estate, which was founded in 1850. Today, Annie Ragnaud-Sabourin and her son, Olivier, heirs to the founder, continue to produce eau-de-vie exclusively from their own vines in the south of Grande Champagne. Sometimes these are sold to the large Cognac houses; often, they are kept for themselves to age, which is why the small house is well-known for its aged stocks. This mahogany-colored Cognac starts with a musty nose, with underlying notes of dried fruits and nuts, with a slight anise touch. The palate offers a rich mouthfeel, with hints of apricot, though it is mostly drying with a lingering rancio quality. The finish is long and tannic, with notes of leather. Yes, the price is nearly two bills, but think how much, say, a 35-year-old single malt might cost. This is an extraordinary sipping spirit, a mature brandy that will be easily enjoyed by both connoisseurs and neophytes alike.

Reviewed On: 10-14-2025