PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Delord XO Bas-Armagnac is an elegant and deeply refined French brandy—a Bas-Armagnac for those who appreciate subtlety, depth and French terroir over sheer power. It offers a rich tapestry of dried fruit, gentle spice and nutty rancio character, anchored by oak and age.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced by the historic Maison Delord in the Bas-Armagnac region of southwest France, this XO expression is a blend of eaux-de-vie matured for a minimum of 15 years in oak barrels (and in some descriptions blended from much older stocks). The house uses traditional column stills and ages in the distinctive soils of Bas-Armagnac—famous for its sandy, silica-rich terroir. The result is a spirit that reflects age, place and craft, bottled at 40% ABV.
Critics Reviews
Wine Enthusiast praised the spirit for its “enticing and complex, velvety” nature with “fresh flower, hay, fig and vanilla” aromas.
Another review highlights it as “an exceptional XO [that] displays a masterful balance of ripe fruit, wood and buttery orange pound cake… smooth and deep with a wealth of rancio.”
According to a detailed tasting journey, notes such as “raisins, dried fig, vanilla, a hint of licorice, dark chocolate and white pepper” emerge as the brandy opens.
Gold medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2015
97 points Wine Enthusiast, 2012
92 points. "Excellent" Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2010
4 1/2 stars, Tim Fish, New York Times
Gold medal Concours Agricole de Paris, 2010
4 stars Spirit Journal, 2006
"Superb, Highly recommended" nthusiast, 2006 & 2007
Tasting Profile
Nose: Opens with rich aromas of caramelised sugar, vanilla bean, and prune, evolving into dried apricot, walnut shell and faint nutmeg. A subtle under-note of “rancio” nutty oxidation and old oak emerges.
Palate: Silky yet structured—dried plum and fig compote, toasted almond and hazelnut, soft leather and brown sugar, with a gentle under-layer of spice (clove, white pepper) and soft oak tannin.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering echoes of prunes, walnut skin, sweet wood spice and delicate mineral soil note—a signature of Bas-Armagnac’s terroir.
Quick Overview
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV |
| Origin / Region | Bas-Armagnac, Gascogne, Southwest France |
| Production / Base | Blend of eaux-de-vie aged ≥15 years, column-distilled |
| Aging / Maturation | Matured in oak barrels for 15+ years |
| Aromas & Flavors | Dried fig, prune, caramel, vanilla, toasted nuts, soft spice, rancio |
| Style / Identity | Mature French Armagnac—refined, nuanced, terroir-driven |
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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