XO Cornish Brandy
Tasting notes: Curiosity led us to produce a wine with the intention of distilling to make an exceptional brandy. Matured in a single oak barrel for over 10 years. In this time, it has developed a complex balance of candied fruits and spices. The nose is clean, leading with aromas of apricot, pineapple and candied orange. This is followed up with rich oak hints of vanilla sweetness. The addition of dried ginger and allspice adds savoury complexity to the fruity nose. This builds on the tongue to feature a more robust, toasted oak, sour cherries and cacao. The finish is warm and satisfying with fading sour fruits, further subtle oak and baking spices.
Winemakers notes: In 2014 we set about making something special. We selected Knightor favourite (rarely distilled) Siegerrebe. as well as the more typical Seyval blanc. Traditionally more acidic, neutral varieties are used. However with the versatility we have experienced whilst experimenting with Siegerrebe, we couldn't resist the opportunity to get creative.
In 2015, we took this wine and had it double distilled, traditionally, in copper pot stills, resulting in a clean and vibrant distillate. The highly aromatic Siegerrbe had imparted incredible notes of strawberry and red fruits into the eau de vie. Whereas the Seyval blanc maintains the overall clean base, adding elegance and purity, perfect for aging brandy.
The eau de vie was matured in a third fill, Thales French oak barrel previously used to age our Classic Cuvée White. This was chosen to impart a more traditional profile, adding greater structure and balance to compliment the fruit present in the spirit. With patience, over the course of a decade it has rested, matured and integrated perfectly.
In 2025 we bottled it, cutting the spirit with Cornish spring water. We found the overall profile of the brandy expresses the perfect integration of flavours. The balance of this brandy is truly the essence of Knightor wines. Perfect as an aperitif, shared and enjoyed. Just 440 bottles released.
Grape Varieties: Seyval Blanc & Siegerrebe
Distilled: 2015
Distillation method: Copper Pot
Bottled: 2025
Maturation: French Oak
Alcohol: 40%
Size: 50cl
Winemakers notes: In 2014 we set about making something special. We selected Knightor favourite (rarely distilled) Siegerrebe. as well as the more typical Seyval blanc. Traditionally more acidic, neutral varieties are used. However with the versatility we have experienced whilst experimenting with Siegerrebe, we couldn't resist the opportunity to get creative.
In 2015, we took this wine and had it double distilled, traditionally, in copper pot stills, resulting in a clean and vibrant distillate. The highly aromatic Siegerrbe had imparted incredible notes of strawberry and red fruits into the eau de vie. Whereas the Seyval blanc maintains the overall clean base, adding elegance and purity, perfect for aging brandy.
The eau de vie was matured in a third fill, Thales French oak barrel previously used to age our Classic Cuvée White. This was chosen to impart a more traditional profile, adding greater structure and balance to compliment the fruit present in the spirit. With patience, over the course of a decade it has rested, matured and integrated perfectly.
In 2025 we bottled it, cutting the spirit with Cornish spring water. We found the overall profile of the brandy expresses the perfect integration of flavours. The balance of this brandy is truly the essence of Knightor wines. Perfect as an aperitif, shared and enjoyed. Just 440 bottles released.
Grape Varieties: Seyval Blanc & Siegerrebe
Distilled: 2015
Distillation method: Copper Pot
Bottled: 2025
Maturation: French Oak
Alcohol: 40%
Size: 50cl
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