Chabot Armagnac XO Superior 70cl
Country/Region of Origin: France

Tasting notes: Chabot's flagship Armagnac, the X.O. Superior, shimmers in a crystal cut glass bottle that is itself a work of art. The brandy is a unique blend of mature Armagnacs aged up to 35 years. With a satin golden amber colour and a nose of almond and plum, this Armagnac is full in the mouth with a powerful finish and spicy, long lasting aromas. X.O. is the statement piece in any fine spirit collection.

Awards

Wine Enthusiast 90-95 Points

Initial scent reminds me of walnuts and nougat; aeration and swirling encourage plumper, more candied/honeyed/minty aromas to emerge. Taste at entry is sensuous, sweet and like brown sugar; at midpalete there's a seductive smokiness that takes on a pipe-tobacco quality. Concludes moderately sweet, yet razor sharp and nicely acidic.