{"product_id":"castarede-armagnac-vsop-10-yr","title":"Castarede Armagnac VSOP 10 Yr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCastarède VSOP is a Bas-Armagnac aged around a decade in oak — a fruity, lightly spiced expression from Maison Castarède, the oldest Armagnac trading house in the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaison Castarède, founded in 1832 in southwest France, is now run by sixth-generation Florence Castarède. The VSOP is a blend of three classic Armagnac grapes — roughly half Ugni Blanc, with Colombard and Folle Blanche — aged well beyond the legal minimum for the VSOP designation. The result is a balanced, approachable Armagnac with the house's signature finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut, toasted coconut, cocoa, and nutmeg with a touch of prune\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel and leather with black pepper and warm baking spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and gently tannic, fading slowly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maison Castarède, Bas-Armagnac, France (est. 1832)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bas-Armagnac VSOP\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 10 years in oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brandy\"\u003ebrandy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does VSOP mean for Armagnac?\u003c\/strong\u003e It designates an Armagnac aged at least several years in oak; Castarède's VSOP is aged around a decade, beyond the minimum.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from the Réserve de la Famille?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Réserve is aged a minimum of 20 years for greater depth; the VSOP is younger, fruitier, and lighter on its feet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow should I serve it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent neat as a digestif, or in an Armagnac-based cocktail.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does VSOP mean for Armagnac?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It designates an Armagnac aged at least several years in oak; Castarède's VSOP is aged around a decade, beyond the minimum.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does it differ from the Réserve de la Famille?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Réserve is aged a minimum of 20 years for greater depth; the VSOP is younger, fruitier, and lighter on its feet.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I serve it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Excellent neat as a digestif, or in an Armagnac-based cocktail.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Castarede","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903956160583,"sku":"S 13450960750561","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/castarede-bas-armagnac-vsop.jpg?v=1782414211","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/castarede-armagnac-vsop-10-yr","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}