first launched in 1997 and repackaged in 2004 bearing Master Blender Colin Scott's gold signature on the bottle

The cognac backbone asserts itself toward the peak

What sets Martell apart at every level of its range is the house's insistence on distilling only clear wines — the sediment (lees) is removed before distillation rather than kept in

The on-lees distillation of Ugni Blanc grapes preserves a fruity richness that decades of oak aging transform into extraordinary complexity

Rouyer Guillet Cheval Soleil XO 750ML hidden first launched in 1997 andRouyer Guillet Cheval Soleil XO 750ML is a rare French XO cognac bottled at 40% ABV in a distinctive gold plated decanter. Produced by Distilleries De Matha under a house founded in 1701 by Philippe Guillet, this expression draws from eaux de vie sourced primarily in the Borderies and Fins Bois growing areas of the Cognac appellation aged an estimated 15 to 20 years before blending and bottling. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% Origin: Cognac, France XO (est.