Wine Enthusiast 97 points - TOP 100 SPIRITS OF 2017 - Dark, mysterious and complex, this deep-amber liquid has a sherried scent, with hints of fresh figs and black cherry. The mouthwatering palate is sweet up front, showing vanilla and black cherry, drying to a long finish of earthy espresso, leather, orange peel and a brush of cocoa. Borderies region..December/2017 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points - Apple tart tatin, blood orange peel, semisweet cocoa, toasted coconut, and oiled leather abound at first sniff. The palate offers equally decadent flavors bolstered by welcome acidity giving this world class Cognac exquisite balance. Nougat, coconut, and spice on the finish. - 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Finalist).April/2018 An emotional tribute to the CAMUS family’s home terroir, the XO Borderies is a unique experience. Despite being the smallest, Borderies is without a doubt the most sought-after Cognac cru. Ancestral home of the CAMUS family, the limestone soil and ideal sun exposure of the Borderies terroir provides the vines with a perfect hydric balance. The eaux-de-vie used to make Borderies XO have an astounding aromatic intensity and a remarkable velvety texture. Produced largely from the CAMUS family’s most prized vines, they are distilled on the lees before long aging in oak barrels. Produced in limited quantities, Borderies XO offers a rare, exquisite tasting experience. The appellation is divided into countless individual plots, and each is jealously sought-after. Guided by the vision of Jean-Paul CAMUS, an attentive and passionate winegrower who identified the potential of this terroir at a very early stage, Maison CAMUS has positioned itself as the premier Borderies estate thanks to a series of timely acquisitions. And the fact that Plessis, the CAMUS family home, lies in the heart of the Borderies region is proof of the family’s special attachment to this magnificent terroir.
