Castarede Bas Armagnac XO 10 Yr 80
Product details
| Management number | 248603081 | Release Date | 2026/09/03 | List Price | US$28.00 | Model Number | 248603081 | ||
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Castarède Bas Armagnac XO is composed entirely of 100% Folle Blanche from the estate's own vineyard — a fine, floral, and elegant Armagnac from the oldest Armagnac trading house in the world.
Maison Castarède, founded in 1832 in southwest France, is now run by sixth-generation Florence Castarède. This XO is made exclusively from Folle Blanche, a traditional grape that yields delicate, floral eaux-de-vie of great elegance. While the XO designation requires a minimum of 10 years in oak, Castarède over-delivers, aging its XO considerably longer for added depth and rancio character.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Cigar tobacco, dried herbs and flowers, and toffee
- Palate: Oak, dates, and prune with developing earthy rancio
- Finish: Long, dry, and elegant
Specs
- Producer: Maison Castarède, Bas-Armagnac, France (est. 1832)
- Style: Bas-Armagnac XO
- Grape: 100% Folle Blanche (estate vineyard)
- Aging: Minimum 10 years in oak (typically aged longer)
- ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
- Size: 750mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Folle Blanche? A traditional Armagnac grape variety that produces fine, often floral eau-de-vie with notable elegance.
- What does XO mean? "Extra Old" — an Armagnac aged a minimum of 10 years in oak. Castarède typically ages its XO well beyond that minimum.
- How should I serve it? Best neat as a digestif; its tobacco and dried-fruit character pairs well with a cigar.
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