Clés des Ducs Armagnac XO 700ml | Bas-Armagnac

Clés des Ducs Armagnac XO 700ml | Bas-ArmagnacCls des Ducs Armagnac XO is a rich, complex, and beautifully aromatic Bas Armagnac distilled in Panjas, in the heart of the Gers aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 10 years for a very rich and complex nose of wooded and honeyed notes, with a long, aromatic palate that finishes on aromas of candied fruit. Crafted from UGNI Blanc grapes grown on the delicate sablo limoneux soils of Bas Armagnac, with new oak limited to just three to four months to

Clés des Ducs Armagnac XO is a rich, complex, and beautifully aromatic Bas-Armagnac distilled in Panjas, in the heart of the Gers — aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 10 years for a very rich and complex nose of wooded and honeyed notes, with a long, aromatic palate that finishes on aromas of candied fruit. Crafted from UGNI Blanc grapes grown on the delicate sablo-limoneux soils of Bas-Armagnac, with new oak limited to just three to four months to preserve the fruity, elegant character of the eau-de-vie. The philosophy of Clés des Ducs in every bottle: fruit first, oak second.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep, warm amber — the rich, inviting colour of a Bas-Armagnac aged for a minimum of 10 years in oak barrels, with the depth and luminosity that patient maturation in the cellars of Panjas delivers.

Aroma

Very rich and complex — wooded and honeyed notes lead the nose, with the aromatic depth and elegance that a minimum of 10 years in oak and the delicate, fruity character of Bas-Armagnac’s sablo-limoneux soils deliver. Candied fruit notes add sweetness and complexity throughout.

Palate

Very aromatic and with a beautiful length in the mouth — the rich, complex palate of a Bas-Armagnac crafted with minimal new oak to preserve the fruity character of the eau-de-vie, finishing on aromas of candied fruit that linger long and satisfyingly.

Pairs With

A natural companion for dark chocolate, dried fruits, foie gras, aged hard cheeses, and the finest French table — Clés des Ducs Armagnac XO is equally at home served neat at room temperature, gently warmed in the hand, or as the foundation of a considered digestif. The fruit first, always.