The main component of the XO bottling is predominantly Pinot Noir, making up around 70% of the blend. This brandy is distilled solely on Pruhlo Charentais pot stills and aged in Limousin French oak. For brandy enthusiasts, Germain-Robin's XO is a must-have bottle that showcases a remarkable combination of fruit, oak, and age. This paradoxical brandy manages to be both powerful and delicate at the same time. It is a distinctively rich and balanced brandy with an exceptionally smooth finish. The nose and palate are filled with bold flavors of chocolate, dried cherry, and spice. Each sip reveals hints of ginger, pink peppercorn, and cinnamon, accompanied by notes of drying leather, walnut, and unsweetened chocolate. The finish is enhanced by the mouthwatering quality of apricot leather.