Tesseron Lot No. 90 XO Ovation French Cognac 70 cl 40%

Some cognac houses number their bottlings by year, and then there is Tesseron, which numbers by Lot – a reference to the individual reserves of old distillate the family keeps in the cellars at Domaine Tesseron.

Expert's Description

Tesseron Lot No. 90 XO Ovation is a Cognac from Grande Champagne, bottled at 40%.

The Tesseron house, founded by Abel Tesseron in 1905, sold its distillate to other major cognac houses for decades before the family began bottling under its own name in 2003. Since then the principle has stayed the same: only XO and beyond, composed of eaux-de-vie from Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard from Grande Champagne.

Lot No. 90 Ovation is a full-bodied XO with a handsome golden colour, where years of cask ageing have built a depth reaching well beyond the category's 10-year minimum.

The name Ovation hints at exactly the power and fullness this bottling is known for – a cognac not built to be discreet.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh pears and dried fruit, with a hint of nuts and almonds.

Palate

Powerful and full, with a dense structure that carries the flavour far.

Finish

Long and warm, with a final nutty tone.

Specifications

Name: Tesseron Lot No. 90 XO Ovation
Distillery: Tesseron
Country: France
Type: French Cognac
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Limousin oak
EAN no.: 3577620902702
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed at room temperature in a cognac glass

Flavour Profile

Pear · Dried fruit · Nuts · Almond

Did You Know?

Every Lot number at Tesseron refers to a specific reserve in the family cellars, meaning no two Lot releases are ever truly identical, even when they share the same XO classification.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tesseron Lot No. 90 XO Ovation French Cognac 70 cl 40%

What does the Lot number on the bottle mean?

The Lot number refers to a specific reserve of old distillate in the family cellars, not a year or a production run.

Is this Tesseron XO cognac worth it?

The house's reputation as specialists in old, unblended distillate combined with cask ageing beyond the XO minimum makes it a solid purchase for quality-minded cognac lovers.

How is Tesseron Lot No. 90 best served?

At room temperature in a cognac glass with a narrowed rim, letting the pear and nut aromas unfold.

What is the difference between Lot No. 90 and the house's other Lot bottlings?

Each Lot comes from a different reserve in the cellars and therefore has its own age profile and flavour character, even when the XO classification is the same.

Can the bottle be stored upright for many years?

Yes, cognac does not develop in the bottle and can be stored upright, cool and dark for years.

Does this cognac make a good gift?

A named Lot release from Tesseron is a striking choice for anyone who already knows and appreciates cognac.