The first Maxime Trijol still was installed in Saint-Martial-sur-Né in the Cognac heartland in 1859. Today, the house boasts twenty-two 2,500-litre stills. Maxime Trijol is different in that the brand cultivates its own vines, as well as distilling and ageing Cognac. In this way, Maxime Trijol oversees all the steps in the cognac production process: growing the grapes, distillation, ageing and bottling. This philosophy of a continuous quest for excellence has been handed down from generation to generation.
Maxime Trijol XO Classic is blended from mature Cognac eaux-de-vie based principally on Ugni Blanc and selected from across the appellation. After traditional double distillation in copper pot stills, extended maturation in French oak develops depth, colour and the rounded texture associated with the XO category.
The cellar master's work lies in combining casks of different ages and origins so that fruit, flowers, spice and rancio form a coherent whole. The resulting blend places aromatic harmony ahead of overt wood, with maturity expressed through breadth and persistence.
Appearance
Deep amber with flashes of mahogany and polished gold.
Nose
Dried apricot, fig and orange peel open into violet, cocoa, toasted oak and soft leather, with vanilla and baking spice emerging as the Cognac rests.
Palate
Rich and rounded, with mature fruit, liquorice and cocoa framed by well-integrated oak. Floral notes keep the palate lifted, while vanilla, walnut and warm spice carry into an exceptionally long, settled finish.
Country: France
Region: Cognac
Grape: Ugni Blanc blend
Volume: 70cl
ABV: 40%
