It is made solely with grapes grown in the Premier Cru itself, known for its light, floral eaux-de-vie with an elegant quality and finish. Raymond Ragnaud are masters of Grande Champagne Cognac, and it’s no wonder that 50 Cent has selected them in the making of this long-awaited drink. The Branson XO has been distilled in an original Charentais pot still dating back to the 1800s, and finally aged in 50 year old Sessile oak casks to import even more finesse to the liquid within.
Bright amber in color, with hints of gold. An initially oaky bouquet is followed by an intense fragrance. On the palate it is very mellow with a slight burn. Elegant floral and spice aromas give way to woody herbs, vanilla, raisins and other dried fruits.
The golden and bronzed Cognac has intense floral, fruit, spice and tobacco notes on the nose, such as ripe peach, cloves and cinnamon. On the palate, the same flavors are combined with a hint of vanilla, dried fruit and licorice. The finish is incredibly smooth with almost no burn, and exceptionally long, leaving a lasting flavor in the mouth.
Drinking more like a VSOP, than a VS. Phantom has a dark golden color and a note that displays aromas of vanilla and notes of fruit. On the palate flavors of oak, apple and light citrus come through with an elegant and bold finish.