Delamain L'Aigle de Delamain X.O (700ml) South Africa 12% Merlot with 2% Cabernet

12% Merlot with 2% Cabernet Franc

While the alcohol is showing slightly

the new bottle is being introduced as part of the House's bicentenary celebrations

but it is built like a brick house

with crisp lemony acidity that elevates the palate

Delamain L'Aigle de Delamain X.O (700ml) South Africa 12% Merlot with 2% CabernetAn XO with a particularly interesting history, the Delamain LAigle XO Cognac revives the rising eagle crest, an ancient coat of arms granted by King Charles I of England to Nicholas Delamain, ancestor of the Cognac house in 1639. Older than their iconic Pale and Dry, it has been aged for far beyond a quarter of a century, and is bottled in fine Saverglass decanter. Colour Rich flamed amber. Nose Subtle floral, grilled almonds, orange zest Palate