Chatelle Napoleon XO Finest Brandy 700mL France is deep topaz with amber hints, mango, cinnamon, vanilla and apricot. Since 1828, small oak barrel matured, exceptional French XO Brandy — elegant, deep and freshly subtle.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished French XO Brandy presents a deep topaz hue with beautiful amber hints and brilliant clarity, displaying the exceptional quality characteristic of patient maturation in small oak barrels — a Brandy with a heritage stretching back to 1828, when Abel Planat created Chatelle and named it after the Chatelain of La Faye Castle, inscribing an “N” on the coat of arms to honour his brother’s close friendship with Emperor Napoléon I.
Aroma
The nose is intense and flattering, lightly oaked with exotic and spicy hints of mango and cinnamon creating a sophisticated and immediately captivating aromatic profile. Essences of apricot and vanilla with subtle nutty undertones add further complexity and depth, reflecting the extraordinary care and patience with which Chatelle XO is distilled and matured in small oak barrels to achieve its hallmark elegance and refinement.
Palate
Rich vanilla notes melt into a complex and well-structured finish that is elegant, deep and freshly subtle — a palate of exceptional balance and sophistication. Spicy yet very smooth, Chatelle XO combines essences of apricot and vanilla with subtle nutty undertones in perfect harmony, delivering a finish of remarkable length and refinement. Equally superb enjoyed straight or on the rocks — the Brandy par excellence.
Pairs With
This exceptional French XO Brandy is a natural companion to dark chocolate, crème brûlée, dried apricots, mango desserts, spiced nuts, or enjoyed straight or on the rocks as a contemplative digestif, making it ideal for gifting, entertaining and any occasion that calls for a Brandy of genuine French heritage and distinction.
