{"product_id":"chateau-de-montifaud-xo-sabina-petite-champagne-cognac","title":"Château de Montifaud XO Sabina Petite Champagne Cognac 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eDistillery Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eChâteau de Montifaud has been family-owned by the Vallet family since 1837, with vineyards planted in the Petite Champagne cru—recognized for its chalky soils that yield delicate yet ageworthy eau-de-vie. The Sabina carafe is one of their prestigious XO bottlings, resting well beyond the legal minimum for XO classification, often drawn from their “Paradis” cellars containing very old stocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eAwards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhile exact medal listings for the Sabina carafe are limited, the house is highly regarded and the standard XO bottlings earn strong reviews and scores.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eProducer,\u003c\/strong\u003e Château de Montifaud\u003cbr data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eRegion,\u003c\/strong\u003e Petite Champagne, Cognac, France\u003cbr data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eStyle,\u003c\/strong\u003e XO Cognac\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eVarietal \/ Ingredients,\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac from grapes (Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche) grown in Petite Champagne terroir.\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eMaturation,\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged significantly beyond the minimum XO requirement (often 20–30 years or more) in French oak barrels, drawing from “Paradis” reserves.\u003cbr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eSize,\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eABV,\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eCopper-amber hue; nose of toasted almonds and hazelnuts, dried apricots and warm brioche; on the palate rich stone fruits (plums and sultanas), gentle spice of nutmeg and saffron, finished with a refined rancio character and long mineral-tinged sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau De Montifaud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50883401908541,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1276\/8573\/files\/default-2025-10-21T165714.120.svg?v=1761026246","url":"https:\/\/www.porterslux.com.au\/products\/chateau-de-montifaud-xo-sabina-petite-champagne-cognac","provider":"Porters Lux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}