Single-estate, handcrafted from grape to bottle. 

For the past 500 years the Borderies vineyards, Cognac’s smallest cru, have produced some of the greatest and most aromatic cognacs. CAMUS Borderies XO Family Reserve is a Single Estate Cognac produced exclusively from the CAMUS family’s private vineyards. All the wines come from this magnificent estate, the largest in the Borderies area, with vineyards surrounded by forests and naturally preserved areas. The CAMUS family ensures that the vineyards are cultivated in a sustainable way, preserving the environment and the wildlife. Each barrel is unique with wines from each parcel of the vineyards being distilled and aged in separate casks.

CAMUS COGNAC XO BORDERIES TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Rich and complex aromas with a perfect balance between the floral and fruity notes mixed with gourmet notes of pastries and vanilla.

Palate: Powerful, rich and creamy with a particularly velvety texture revealing the intense aromas of pastries, subtle spicy notes, cinnamon and dried fruits.

Finish: Floral lasting hints with delicate violet notes.

CAMUS BORDERIES VSOP is a Single-Estate Cognac produced exclusively from CAMUS’ own magnificent vineyards in the very heart of the prestigious Borderies Appellation.

Borderies is the oldest and smallest cru in the appellation, representing less than 5% of the cognac AOC. With its 188 hectares (464 acres), CAMUS owns the largest extension of vineyards belonging to one single producer within the Cru. Thanks to their unique clay-limestone soil rich in flints, our parcels in the Borderies Cru give origin to a very distinctive Single Estate VSOP, with deep floral notes.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Beautiful, consistent orange color with flashes of rich amber.

Nose: Reveals enticing notes of vanilla pods and orange zest, on a bed of soft spice and floral aromas.

Palate: Ample and unctuous, with a robust yet elegant structure and a light hint of woodiness. Beautiful, long finish, well-balanced and wonderfully fresh.

The Prestige carafe for the CAMUS XO pays homage to the tradition of tableware while offering an innovative approach centered on daily use.

Beyond trends and fashion, by associating pure aesthetics and emotions, CAMUS has created a dazzling carafe. The intense amber reflections of the cognac it contains will illuminate the moments shared at the table or after meals.

The new XO blend is the perfect expression of Maison CAMUS' uncompromising research into the intense aroma of cognacs. The result of the ideal marriage of advanced distillation and finishing and blending techniques developed over five generations in the same family, CAMUS XO cognac subtly evolves in the mouth during a journey filled with emotions and sensations.

TASTING NOTES

The nose first perceives the tasty aromas of apricot kernels and bitter oranges as well as notes of exotic fruits and a hint of deep cocoa.

On the palate, it is first of all a silky texture that evokes honey and an intense floral taste that result directly from the Instensity process. Its character gradually evolves towards spicy and toasty aromas obtained by the finishing process in cognac barrels having undergone a second heating. Finally, it leaves a long and intense final touch on the palate, enriched with the powerful aromas of vanilla and cinnamon that result from the slow maturation of the cognac in oak barrels.

Features

• Ageing: Fine-medium grain French oak barrel (capacity 350 litres)

• Cru: Cognac (blend from the different crus of the appellation)

• Grape variety: Ugni Blanc

• Aging: 10 years for the youngest batches entering the blend

• Tasting temperature: Ambient (20°)

The VSOP with the deepest floral aromas in the category. Featuring in its blend some of the best eaux-de-vie from the Borderies Cru, our VSOP distinguishes itself for the high level of Terpenols, resulting into unmatched scents of fine flowers.

CAMUS VSOP is an intensely aromatic cognac, whose floral and fruity profile with notes of oak, spice and vanilla derive from a careful selection of the eaux-de-vie reflecting the quintessential flavours of the Terroir, some of which coming from the renowned Cru of Borderies. All the barrels used for the ageing are exclusively “fine grain” and low in tannins, thanks to the peculiar ‘French Light Toasting’ process, allowing to balance oakiness with fresh flavors.

TASTING NOTES

This VSOP Cognac shows an elegant golden tint with amber undertones. On the nose, it reveals a perfect balance between precious tannins and fresh notes of tropical fruits, followed by generous floral tones. On the palate, it resonates with lavish fruity notes accompanied by accents of spices and vanilla.

Awarded Double Gold at the World Spirit Competition in San Francisco.