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The GNAC XO is a generous, complex Armagnac XO, crafted from a blend of eaux-de-vie aged at least 10 years, some from barrels over 35 years old.
Bottled at 41.1% vol., it reveals a woody, rich profile marked by vanilla, cocoa, roasted coffee, honey and spice.
The jewel of the GNAC range, designed for tasting and sharing.
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L’Encantada’s GNAC XO is an Armagnac XO crafted from a blend of eaux-de-vie aged at least 10 years.
It represents the most mature expression of the GNAC range. To craft this blend, L’Encantada selects Armagnacs long-aged in its cellars, some barrels carrying over 35 years of history.
Time has allowed these eaux-de-vie to gain depth, roundness and complexity, while developing a balance that makes the GNAC XO particularly enjoyable to taste and share.
Aging plays a central role here.
The eaux-de-vie that make up this Armagnac XO have patiently aged for many years in contact with wood. Gascony black oak accompanies their evolution and gradually brings out woody, spicy and delicious notes.
Over time, the tannins soften, the texture gains suppleness and the aromas become more complex.
Some barrels selected for the blend are over 35 years old, giving the GNAC XO extra depth and that characteristic patina of old Armagnacs.
With the GNAC XO, L’Encantada seeks above all a balance between maturity, aromatic intensity and ease of tasting.
The different eaux-de-vie are selected and then blended to create a coherent profile, capable of combining the richness of old Armagnacs with the conviviality typical of the GNAC range.
The result is an Armagnac XO that is expressive yet approachable, with a fine structure and an evolving aromatic palette.
Bottled at 41.1% vol., it retains enough intensity to express its full character without losing its smoothness.
The color shows a beautiful bright amber hue, with brown highlights.
On the nose, the GNAC XO is balanced and vanilla-toned. Sweet and cocoa notes gradually emerge, accompanied by aromas of licorice, dried leaves and damp earth.
On the palate, the profile is both woody and rich. The texture has a light, fatty envelope that brings roundness. Notes of roasted coffee, bitter orange, quince and honey come through.
The finish is woody and slightly bitter. Spices then take over, notably cinnamon and clove, bringing a lovely length to the tasting.
This Armagnac XO fully reveals its profile when enjoyed neat, at room temperature.
Pour it into a suitable glass and let it open up for a few minutes. As it airs, the vanilla and cocoa notes evolve into deeper aromas of fruit, wood, coffee and spice.
Its aromatic richness makes it an Armagnac particularly suited to an after-dinner tasting or a moment devoted to fine aged spirits.
It can also pair with a square of dark chocolate or certain lightly sweetened desserts, which will leave plenty of room for the Armagnac’s complexity.
The GNAC range reflects a more relaxed, convivial vision of Armagnac. In the Southwest, “avoir la gnaque” evokes energy and vitality. This idea runs through the spirit of the range: Armagnacs conceived as a reason to share and enjoy time together.
The GNAC XO is its most mature expression: greater depth and complexity, without abandoning the desire to make Armagnac accessible and convivial.
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To discover a younger, fresher expression of Armagnac, start with the GNAC VS. The GNAC VSOP, meanwhile, offers more structure and richness. The GNAC XO completes this progression with a more mature, woodier and more complex blend.
