Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Clés des Ducs V.S.O.P. Vieil Armagnac

Review Date: July 14, 2009
Category Info: Brandy :: Bas-Armagnac V.S.O.P.
Distilled From: Grapes
Retail Price: $$$ ($30-$40)
Bottle Size: 750 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Clés des Ducs
Age: 7 year average
Strength: 40%
Origin: France, Armagnac

Tasting Notes:

Light amber color.
Very soft vanilla nose for an armagnac.
On the palate there is slight alcohol heat with an underlying rich oak character.
The alcohol heats fades fairly quickly and gives way to a carmel-like vanilla note.
Overall, this is well made brandy. It is mellow for an Armagnac but has a nice sweet vanilla oak character.