Delord – Récolte 2012, fût n°2236, Cépage Baco – Bas-Armagnac

(51.1%) The nose is elegant, aromatic, complex, powerful, racy and gourmand at the same time. There are notes of quince, Zante currants and small notes of candied lemon associated with touches of zest as well as hints of marmalade and discreet hints of rancio. The palate is fruity, elegant, gourmand, delicate and offers precise power, a tangy structure, tension, delicacy, a little juiciness as well as a nice precise, elegant, frank, powerful and gourmand grain. Nice roundness and a certain softness. On the palate this Armagnac expresses notes of quince, marmalade and small notes of peach in syrup associated with touches of Zante currants, fine hints of rancio, a subtle hint of dried verbena, spices as well as a subtle hint of pepper and light toasted oak. Good length and nice persistence. A nicely gourmand, powerful and harmonious Armagnac.