Armagnac, Nismes-Delclou VSOP

Nismes-Declou is an Armagnac brand owned by the Castarede family. The regulations for an Armagnac stipulate that a VSOP Armagnac is made from a blend of eaux-de-vie of which the youngest has been aged for at least 4 years in oak.  In practice, the Armagnac houses can use older Armagnacs to bring in a richer taste. This VSOP has a mean age of eight years and the youngest eaux-de-vie is six years old. So Nismes-Declou has brought some older stock to give it more taste. The ABV is 40% which is normal for Armagnac.

Colour: Light amber

Smell: Sweet dried fruits and grapes.

Taste: Dried fruits with some spice

Aftertaste: Long lasting with hints of spices

A good VSOP. In comparison with the XO I would choose the XO, but then the XO cost 45% more than the VSOP.



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