Delord 1997 – Bas-Armagnac

(Cask n ° 2226. Bottled : June 2020. 45.9%) The nose is elegant, powerful, racy and offers intensity, indulgence as well as a beautiful aromatic palette. It reveals notes of caramelized orange, crystallized mandarin and small notes of dates associated with small touches of candied lemon, dried zest, lemon / white flowers as well as fine Tarte Tatin, gray pepper, discreet hints of rancio and an imperceptible hint of wheat (in the background). The palate is elegant, powerful, racy, intense and offers a beautiful roundness, fat, deepness, suavity as well as a good definition. On the palate, this Armagnac expresses notes of caramelized orange, tangerine marmalade, candied quince and small notes of dried lemon zest associated with touches of candied peach, date as well as Tarte Tatin, crème brulée, very discreet hints of gray pepper, grilled, dry oak and cocoa. Good length.