XO Iris Poivré
Cognac
Cognac, France
40% ABV
XO Iris Poivré is a precise, pure cognac with breezy springtime flavours. It is delicate in essence and subtle by nature, in a spirit that reminds one of a shared poetic moment, linking finesse to generosity.
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tasting notes
Floral
Citrus
Tea
Light
Fruity
Harmonious
Flavour Intensity
Suggested Use
On its Own
Aperitif
What's in it
- Ugni Blanc Grapes
Recommended Pour
As a digestif
XO Iris Poivré is a great way to finish a meal. Pour a finger of Iris Poivré into a wine glass and let it breathe before sipping. It works especially well when it follows a mineral Riesling, or a dry champagne.
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Tasting Notes
- Floral
- Citrus
- Tea
When you smell XO Iris Poivré, you’ll smell a floral, fruity combination of citrus notes, with tea, vine flower and honeysuckle tones.
- Light
- Fruity
- Harmonious
When you taste XO Iris Poivré, you’ll be met with a long-lasting flavour array which is fun on the palate. A light, fruity selection of bitter orange and floral notes is balanced against tannin tones of walnut and pepper, with a refreshing touch reminiscent of menthol.
Flavour Intensity
Cognac, France
Fanny Fougerat is located in the heart of the Cognac region, in an area known as the Borderies. This zone is in the north of Cognac, and is the smallest and most prestigious of the six cognac “crus”. All cognac must come from one of these crus, in order to receive the appellation. A beautiful, green region, dotted with old estates, castles, and vineyards, Cognac has been producing fine spirits for hundreds of years.
Springtime for Fanny Fourgerat
XO Iris Poivré or “Peppered Iris” is the first creation from Fanny Fourgerat - an unconventional cognac named after its floral flavours and peppery bite. Created from 100% Ugni Blanc grapes from Fanny Fougerat’s Borderies estate, it’s packed with charisma and light. The breeziness of its character is immediately apparent, as it delivers a precise, gloriously-balanced flavour palate, full of style and springtime flavours.
Home-grown ingredients
The grapes that go into XO Iris Poivré don’t have to travel very far - they are distilled right on the estate where the vines grow. After being double-distilled, XO Iris Poivré is then aged in new barrels - a technique that allows the cognac grape flavours to evolve and breathe, without taking in too many woody notes. The end product is sophisticated, stylish, and fun.
The Brains Behind It
Like father, like daughter
As the fourth generation of her family to distill cognac, Fanny Fougerat didn’t just take over the family business - she reinvented it. Her philosophy is to create single cru works of art, rather than blended creations. Using all the knowledge passed down to her through the family line, she created a line of cognacs that are stylish, artistic, and original, paying tribute to the land she grew up on and the vines that have grown there for generations.
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