Great review Mark, and I did my best to help you put this into Cognac perspective before you try it...if you remember it. I haven't tried that one especially but Borderies from other brands & indie bottlers...I love even more Cognac since I tried a lot of expressions of different kinds, categories, OB/IB & went to visit some estates & IB's blending labs in 2013...Santé, so as we say in French (Cheers).
@@WhiskyWhistle Oh ok I understand now....I'm glad you enjoyed it..If I find it here in France, I'll see how much it is sold, you'll never know...in fact I just checked & it is sold out on line at whisky.fr (LaMDW) but available in other on line website at around 175 € which is quite expensive...Cheers !
I got a bottle of this XO Borderis in Paris about 5 years ago. A little over 100 euros for a 750ml. Nice, but to be honest I prefer Hennessy XO. I'm much more of a scotch and bourbon drinker now anyway (much better value for what you get). I would like to try Cognac again now that my pallet is much more discerning than it was 5 years ago. Great review, Cheers!
Hi 100% PUREMUSTARD thanks for adding your thoughts - one point - as of 2018, XO minimum ageing increased from 6 to 10 years old - maybe a revisit will be worthwhile(though prices are certainly higher!!) Cheers🥃🥃🥃 Mark
Mark, I've just checked an important on line Cognac website (cognatheque.com) stating that this CAMUS XO Borderies is said to be the only single vineyard coming from this area called Borderies to be sold on international markets, amazing info I didn't know myself...So, lucky you to come across this one...
My eyes went wide when I saw a mini of Camus XO - perfect for a review - and then when I picked it up and saw it was Borderies I considered buying two...wish I had.
I understand, but as for whisky, it isn't mandatorily good "because it is cask strength" in my opinion (& I'm French & tried a lot of Cognacs) but I'll recommend brands that have usually great proposals at C.S., such as Jean Grosperrin, Vallein-Tercinier (not all products, mind you), but check out also maybe Leyrat, Bouju, Bourgoin or Frapin, they have sometimes cask strength ("brut de fût" in French) references...Cheers ! (now sure it depends where you live)
@@GregsWhiskyGuide Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. You are quite fortunate to at least have had the opportunity to try CS Cognac. In Canada, at least in Ontario, we do not even have the option. The highest ABV Cognac (Domain de Rigue 1978 @ $343.05 CAD) is 45.1%. Out of the 113 Cognacs that are available in Ontario, 109 of them are < 43%ABV. For that matter, we only have 2 offerings of Calvados! What a sham! BTW...I subbed your channel.
@@UsedBrain4U Thanks Karl (& for subbed to my channel !-spoiler, new whisky review out tomorrow...). It is such a shame....Do you think it is a preconceived idea from LCBO that Canadian people should like only 40 % or so abv stuff (wether it is whisky or cognac) ? If so, it is wrong based on the feedback I have from fellow youtubers, as many people (ok probably not the majority) seem to enjoy higher abv stuff now...Then to make it more relative, for sure as I live in the country where Cognac is made (though 98 % of it is sold to foreign countries, mind you, and biggest consumers want it at 40 % it seems, coloured & chill filtered-I was told it is mandatory for China to add E150a, a country requirement) , it is kind of logical I have access to more choice, but I'm sorry about your limited choice, Cheers !
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Great review Mark, and I did my best to help you put this into Cognac perspective before you try it...if you remember it. I haven't tried that one especially but Borderies from other brands & indie bottlers...I love even more Cognac since I tried a lot of expressions of different kinds, categories, OB/IB & went to visit some estates & IB's blending labs in 2013...Santé, so as we say in French (Cheers).
Hi Gregoire! Thanks for your help - I recorded this before your message but still a big help as always! Santé my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle Oh ok I understand now....I'm glad you enjoyed it..If I find it here in France, I'll see how much it is sold, you'll never know...in fact I just checked & it is sold out on line at whisky.fr (LaMDW) but available in other on line website at around 175 € which is quite expensive...Cheers !
I got a bottle of this XO Borderis in Paris about 5 years ago. A little over 100 euros for a 750ml. Nice, but to be honest I prefer Hennessy XO. I'm much more of a scotch and bourbon drinker now anyway (much better value for what you get). I would like to try Cognac again now that my pallet is much more discerning than it was 5 years ago. Great review, Cheers!
Hi 100% PUREMUSTARD thanks for adding your thoughts - one point - as of 2018, XO minimum ageing increased from 6 to 10 years old - maybe a revisit will be worthwhile(though prices are certainly higher!!)
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Mark
Mark, I've just checked an important on line Cognac website (cognatheque.com) stating that this CAMUS XO Borderies is said to be the only single vineyard coming from this area called Borderies to be sold on international markets, amazing info I didn't know myself...So, lucky you to come across this one...
My eyes went wide when I saw a mini of Camus XO - perfect for a review - and then when I picked it up and saw it was Borderies I considered buying two...wish I had.
Good one, Mark!
Thanks FQ! Cheers brother🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
Hello, you should try Daniel Bouju, Royal. None filtre and 60%. A dark cognac with much rosins and wood
That sounds incredible. I will keep my eyes peeled for it!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Mark
One of my favorites. A lot of cognacs feel watery in the mouth, not this one. It's thick and buttery.
Lovely cognac. Thanks for your comment! Salut!🥃🥃🥃🥃
It drives me nuts that I cannot get a Cask Strength Cognac. I have heard that CS Cognac is far superior.
Same, Karl! I look every time something new comes in and I am always disappointed. UK has some....sigh. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
I understand, but as for whisky, it isn't mandatorily good "because it is cask strength" in my opinion (& I'm French & tried a lot of Cognacs) but I'll recommend brands that have usually great proposals at C.S., such as Jean Grosperrin, Vallein-Tercinier (not all products, mind you), but check out also maybe Leyrat, Bouju, Bourgoin or Frapin, they have sometimes cask strength ("brut de fût" in French) references...Cheers ! (now sure it depends where you live)
@@GregsWhiskyGuide Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. You are quite fortunate to at least have had the opportunity to try CS Cognac. In Canada, at least in Ontario, we do not even have the option. The highest ABV Cognac (Domain de Rigue 1978 @ $343.05 CAD) is 45.1%. Out of the 113 Cognacs that are available in Ontario, 109 of them are < 43%ABV.
For that matter, we only have 2 offerings of Calvados! What a sham!
BTW...I subbed your channel.
I've had several Scotch Malt Whisky Society cask strength Cognacs if that is an option that you can explore Karl?
@@UsedBrain4U Thanks Karl (& for subbed to my channel !-spoiler, new whisky review out tomorrow...). It is such a shame....Do you think it is a preconceived idea from LCBO that Canadian people should like only 40 % or so abv stuff (wether it is whisky or cognac) ? If so, it is wrong based on the feedback I have from fellow youtubers, as many people (ok probably not the majority) seem to enjoy higher abv stuff now...Then to make it more relative, for sure as I live in the country where Cognac is made (though 98 % of it is sold to foreign countries, mind you, and biggest consumers want it at 40 % it seems, coloured & chill filtered-I was told it is mandatory for China to add E150a, a country requirement) , it is kind of logical I have access to more choice, but I'm sorry about your limited choice, Cheers !