Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot No 1
Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot No 1 is the opening chapter of a very old cognac series — a Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie selected by the Trijol family and bottled at 43% ABV in a 700mL bottle. The house has distilled in the heart of the Cognac region since 1859, and this first "dry collection" batch showcases what six generations of grower-distillers consider their most elegant stock: aromatic richness with a round, long, delicate finish. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV) — 700mL bottle
- Cru: Grande Champagne, the premier cru of Cognac
- House: Maxime Trijol, family-owned since 1859 (6 generations)
- Distillation: double-distilled on the lees in 2,500L copper Charentais pot stills
- Style: "very old" Grande Champagne, bottled unchilled and richly textured
The Dry Collection's First Statement
The Dry Collection exists because the Trijols couldn't stop holding back exceptional lots — batches too good to blend away, aged on and selected by the family over the years. Lot No 1 comes from Grande Champagne's chalky soils, where the family's own vineyards sit; it is a very old cognac (well beyond the XO minimum) presented the way an independent house drinks it: undiluted, generously bottled at 43%, and built for tasting rather than mixing. Compare it against anything in the cognac collection or explore everything from Maxime Trijol at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Orange-copper in the glass; the first nose is boldly fruity — prune, candied orange, and walnut with hints of vanilla. A second pass reveals well-melted wood, cigar box, and a light rancio. The palate is soft on the attack with retro-olfactory fruit confirming the nose, and the finale is round, long, and delicate.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a cognac glass at room temperature — this is a tasting-grade cognac that shows best with air and patience. A special-occasion pour for after the meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maxime Trijol Dry Collection?
It is a series of outstanding individual batches selected by the Trijol family over the years — very old cognacs bottled to showcase specific lots, starting with this Lot No 1 from Grande Champagne.
How strong is Lot No 1?
It is bottled at 43% ABV, above the 40% standard, for a fuller presentation of the Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie.
Who makes Maxime Trijol cognac?
The Trijol family — growers and distillers in the Cognac region since 1859, now in its sixth generation under Jean-Jacques Trijol and his daughters Anne-Sophie and Pauline.
A collector-grade first release from one of Cognac's great family houses — order Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot No 1 from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.