Germain-Robin XO Select Barrel Alambic Brandy is the prestige expression from Germain-Robin — the pioneering Mendocino producer that hand-distills California wine grapes in traditional alembic Cognac stills. Built on premium California wine grapes for layered fruit and oak complexity, aged in select Limousin oak barrels. Extremely smooth with an incredibly long finish.

Germain-Robin was founded by Ansley Coale and Cognac distiller Hubert Germain-Robin as the first California brandy to break free from the constraints of Cognac — using flavorful California wine grapes rather than traditional Cognac varietals. The XO is built around its signature grape, Pinot Noir, with Colombard and Sémillon adding further dimension.

Tasting Notes

• Grapes: Pinot Noir (dark cherry, silky mouthfeel), Colombard (fresh apple), Sémillon (peach and apricot)
• Oak: French/Limousin oak — vanilla and toast complementing the fruit
• Texture: Extremely smooth with an incredibly long finish

Specs

• Producer: Germain-Robin, Mendocino County, California
• Style: XO California Alambic Brandy — Select Barrel
• Ageing: Select Limousin oak barrels
• Size: 750ml

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