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The eaux-de-vie are then aged exclusively in small,
lightly toasted fine grain oak barrels, which provide
delicate and elegant tannins. Maturation under these
conditions obtains a perfect balance between the
aromatic components brought from the distillation
and the wood notes, giving the cognac a characteristic
freshness, even after ageing.