This rare XO Brandy unveils a complex bouquet of sun-dried peaches, luscious apricots, and delicate hints of Fynbos. On the palate, sweet nuances of crème brûlée lead to a satisfyingly rounded finish that lingers. This distinctive Cape Brandy, with its silky-smooth texture, bears witness to the refinement that only time can bestow.
Technical Analysis
alc
42.03
rs
pH
ta
Wine Information
Accolades
Brand Group
XXO
Other
In the cellar The 2007 harvest was picked early to preserve the high natural acidity. The grapes were cold fermented to produce a delicate ‘rabat’ wine intended specifically for distillation. Post-fermentation, the wine was left on its gross lees for several months to enhance richness and texture. The lees-aged wine was double distilled in South Africa’s most advanced French copper still, made possible through the generosity of a close friend of Frans Malan. The spirit was transferred into a single French oak barrel, where it matured slowly for 15 years. This long aging allowed for gentle oxidation and deep flavour integration, resulting in a brilliant golden hue. Over half the volume was lost to evaporation - ’The Angel’s Share.’
Technical Analysis
Alcohol : 42.03
Winemaker
Variety
Colombard
Blend Percentage
100% Colombar
Food Suggestion
Best enjoyed neat in a balloon glass at room temperature. Ideal as a contemplative after-dinner drink or paired with roasted nuts, or dark chocolate truffles.
