70cl * 40% * Armagnac, France
Today Janneau is not just one of the oldest of the great houses but also the world’s leading brand of Armagnac. Key to the quality of Janneau’s Armagnacs are its distillery and cellars in Condom, an ancient city located in the heart of the Armagnac region. Uniquely, Janneau are the only major house that distils, blends and ages its own stocks under its own roof. Having access to their own distillery gives Janneau complete control over the quality and personality of their Armagnac.
Janneau XO Royal is a blend (assemblage) of Armagnac aged for a minimum of 12 to 25 years. The white wines come from the best vineyards of the Appellation Controlée: Bas Armagnac and Tenaréze which are then distilled using mainly the single distillation method (80%) and double distillation (20%). The 'eaux-de-vie' are aged separately at the Janneau ancient cellars, mainly in Limousin oak casks, and then blended together before bottling.
Deep golden amber colour which reveals it's long maturation, it distinguishes itself by its crystal transparency. Sensation of dry fruits and prunes on the nose with aromas of berries and cloves. Notes of violets and deep and long finish. Round and full palate which creates a perfect harmony with a persistent finis which recalls the taste of Agen prunes. A considerable personality, the perfect level of maturity and a characteristic taste of "rancio" identify the XO Royal.