Details
Delord's 42 hectare vineyard is located in the commune of Lannepax in Bas Armagnac. It comprises four of the traditional Armagnac grape varieties; Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Baco and Folle Blanche and supplies vintages from the start of the twentieth century to the start of the twenty first century.
Additional Information
Aroma | Woody aromas with vanilla, pepper and tobacco |
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Ageing | Aged in damp cellars. |
Distillation | Distilled at around 54-58 degrees. Lower than other brandies, providing greater wine flavours but less refinement than cognacs. |
Flavour | Nuts and almonds with quince paste and notes of clove. |
Grape Variety | Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche and Baco. |
Viticulture | The climate is soft and humid with sunny autumns and the soil is made of siliceous clay which is poor in lime, giving Bas Armagnacs a lightness and fragrance with subtle tastes. |