Navarre XO Cravache d'Or Cognac

Navarre lives up to the hype, in my opinion. It's always great to find a producer that isn't using any additives, but letting the cognac also naturally reduce in proof is an amazing ability. The Cravache d'Or is certainly the entry level bottle from Navarre, but that doesn't mean it's one dimensional...

Must have had a cold when the cellar master created the batch I ordered. I don't understand the impressions of the other reviewers. Very present alcohol fragrance, in the nose and mouth you can feel a woody smell or taste that is more reminiscent of a scaffolding than of wood or oak notes typical...

Another great Cognac by Navarre, though it's a spicy Grande Champagne one, not the typical premier cru Cognac. But I like that approach! Spicy, complex and a bit fruity (but only a little bit). The best from my pov: the very long finish - love it! Looking forward to tasting the other Navarre ones!

Darker in the bottle than in the glass, a jewel-like mahogany with red/gold tints. First nose is subtle opening up after some minutes to a not strong, but complex fruit and spice scent. No hint that it’s 90 proof. Spicy bite in the first taste that quickly becomes a mouth filling mix of spices...

Nose: Honey, beeswax and pepper. Hint of flowers Palate: wood, herbs and flowers. Orange peel. Balanced. Aftertaste: long and explosive

This cognac is quite unique. Its depth demonstrates not only that it requires time to appreciate the different aromas and flavours, but also its complexity in the palate. The nose is pretty elegant and soft, which is also reflected in the palate, but with a higher quantity of layers of flavours. The...