{"product_id":"castarede-bas-armagnac-xo-10-yr-80","title":"Castarede Bas Armagnac XO 10 Yr 80","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCastarède 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaison 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cigar tobacco, dried herbs and flowers, and toffee\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak, dates, and prune with developing earthy rancio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry, and elegant\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 XO\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Folle Blanche (estate vineyard)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 10 years in oak (typically aged longer)\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 is Folle Blanche?\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional Armagnac grape variety that produces fine, often floral eau-de-vie with notable elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does XO mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Extra Old\" — an Armagnac aged a minimum of 10 years in oak. Castarède typically ages its XO well beyond that minimum.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow should I serve it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Best neat as a digestif; its tobacco and dried-fruit character pairs well with a cigar.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Folle Blanche?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A traditional Armagnac grape variety that produces fine, often floral eau-de-vie with notable elegance.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does XO mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Extra Old — an Armagnac aged a minimum of 10 years in oak. Castarède typically ages its XO well beyond that minimum.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I serve it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Best neat as a digestif; its tobacco and dried-fruit character pairs well with a cigar.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Castarede","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903956226119,"sku":"S 13450960750202","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/castarede-bas-armagnac-xo-10-years.jpg?v=1782414213","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/castarede-bas-armagnac-xo-10-yr-80","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}