Ratings
Rated A- by Drinkhacker
Identity
| Producer | Delamain |
| Vol | 0.7 |
| Classification | XO |
| Grapes | 10% Ugni Blanc, 10% Folle Blanche, 10% Colombard |
| Color | Amber |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Amber with golden hues |
| Aroma | Floral notes of jasmine, lilac, thyme; fruit aromas of apricot, citrus, dried apricot; vanilla, brown butter, baking spices, cloves, potpourri, rose hip, red berry, chocolate |
| Palate | Delicate, perfumed palate with vanilla, oily fruitcake, gingerbread notes, balanced and smooth, never aggressive |
| Finish | Long, floral finish with rose hip, red berry, and chocolate fading notes |
| Food Pairing | Duck, lamb, dark chocolate, cheese platter, citrus desserts |
| Serving Temp | 18 - 22 |
| Aging Potential | 10-20 years |
| Serving Glassware | Tulip glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Aging Process | Aged in old 350-litre Limousin oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Traditional double distillation in copper pot stills; maturation in old Limousin oak barrels in cellars with ideal temperature and humidity. |
Terroir
| Soil | chalky, clay-limestone soil |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-picked from the best vineyards in Grande Champagne. |
Interesting facts
| Created in 1920 by Jacques and Robert Delamain; made exclusively from Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie; aged in old Limousin oak barrels; no added sugar or coloring; family-owned; over 20 years aging; known for floral finesse and elegance |