Description
After the grapes have been harvested, they are pressed and fermented before being distilled in a single pass through Delord’s antique, Sier alembic stills. The stills are incredibly small they produce only 30 liters of Bas Armagnac each hour and are operated at low temperatures (typically, between 54 and 58 degrees), which enables the Bas Armagnac to preserve more of the flavors and fatty acids of the grapes.Once the grapes have been distilled, the Bas Armagnac is aged for a minimum of 25 years in Maison Delord’s cellars. The cellars hold just over 1,000 casks at any given time, the oldest of which are housed in a special area of the cellar known as Paradise (the oldest cask dates back to 1900). During maturation, Delord 25 Year Old Bas-Armagnac picks up notes of old leather, dates, toffee and caramel, which ultimately lead to a slightly nutty finish with a touch of cashews, hazelnuts and vanilla. Although the hints of caramel, honey and chocolate are slightly reminiscent of bourbon and scotch, the flavor is uniquely different.Following its quarter-century beauty rest, the Bas Armagnac is brought to proof before each bottle is filled and sealed by hand with wax. Delord 25 Year Old Bas-Armagnac earned a score of 96 points from Wine Enthusiast and five stars from F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal, which recognized it as one of the top 10 greatest spirits of all time.Pick up a bottle today!
