Baron de Sigognac XO Platinum
Brandy: Armagnac
From: Bas Armagnac
House: Baron de Sigognac
Style: Blend
Colour: Amber gold
ABV: 40%
N: Leather, prunes, tobacco leaf, vanilla ice cream, hints of farmyard.
M: Light body, thickens slightly, tingly, warm.
T: Sweet. Black tea, prunes, tobacco leaf, vanilla ice cream, candied oranges, hints of coffee.
F: Short. Black tea, candied oranges, coffee, walnut skins, hints of farmyard.
Comments:
I’ve not had too many from this negociant before, but it’s a popular house. This is a little bit of a premium version, and it’s that little bit more complex. Lots of fruit, sure, with the standard pruneaux notes, but also a lot of savoury, even slightly wild ‘smelly’ notes. Not too sweet either, always a plus in my book.
Verdict:
I like this.
