The Grands Domaines range is a blend crafted by the Cellar Master at the Domaines Francis Abécassis. The Grands Domaines XO Cognac is made from eaux-de-vie aged for at least ten years, carefully selected and blended from the cellars of Domaines Francis Abécassis. This results in a Cognac with a refined rancio character. The goal of this contemporary expression is to make the traditions and expertise of the Cognac world accessible to everyone. Francis and Elodie, a father and daughter team, oversee every step of the process, ensuring that their single estate Cognac meets their high standards. Each estate has its own distillery and dedicated distiller, using specific methods to enhance the characteristics of the terroir. The Cellar Master expertly selects eaux-de-vie to create a blend with the desired taste profile. The blend is then aged in large barrels in the Blending Cellar, allowing the aromas to meld and refine. The resulting Cognac has a shimmering copper color. It offers a delightful aroma of vanilla, mature cigar boxes, and rancio. On the palate, it is sultry and elegant, with rich notes of caramel, cacao, leather, oak, and walnut.