During the distillation of the 1999 harvest, in the early months of 2000, we had the feeling that this vintage expressed aromas of a particular intensity.

We therefore wanted it to age separately, in a dedicated cellar in Bouteville: the Villeneuve Haut cellar. This long maturation in oak barrels has slowly created the intense aromas characteristic of our Grande Champagne terroir.

Today it is the bridge between the flowers of Napoléon and the fruit of Vieille Réserve – XO. The aromas become more intense, rounder and fruitier – proof that long ageing reveals all the depth of our Bouteville eaux-de-vie. This is a gourmet cognac with plenty of freshness on the palate.

It’s one of those discoveries that we like to share with family and friends.