Chateau de Lacquy Hors D'Age Armagnac
Chateau de Lacquy Hors D'Age Armagnac is the estate's grand assemblage — 750mL at 41% ABV (82 proof), a blend of five different vintages every one of which aged at least ten years in French oak — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 41% (82 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: blend of 5 vintages, minimum 10 years in French oak ("Hors d'Age")
- Grapes: Baco, Colombard, Folle Blanche, Ugni Blanc
- Estate: family-owned, distilling in Bas-Armagnac since 1711
Beyond Age, Into Grandeur
"Hors d'Age" — beyond age — is the grade reserved for Armagnacs whose youngest component has rested a full decade in oak. Lacquy's version goes further: five separate vintages, each distilled from the estate's own fruit in a wood-fired copper alembic and each aged a minimum of ten years in French oak, blended by the cellar master into one deep, complex cuvée. The estate behind it took the 2022 IWSC trophy for "Best Brandy of the World." Explore the Armagnac collection or compare with other fine brandies at Del Mesa Liquor, and browse more from Chateau de Lacquy.
Tasting Notes
Nose of mint, cocoa, wildflowers, vanilla, orange marmalade, pine and apple crumble. The palate is rich with dried fruits — red berries, apricot — butterscotch, cocoa, walnuts and spiced nuts. Long, elegant finish with candied fruit, a sea-mineral brightness and creamy oak.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat at room temperature in a tulip glass — this is a contemplative after-dinner Armagnac, not a mixer. Pairs beautifully with walnuts, dark chocolate or a fine cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Hors d'Age" mean?
"Hors d'Age" means "beyond age" — an Armagnac whose youngest eau-de-vie has been aged at least 10 years in oak, older than the XO grade.
Is Chateau de Lacquy Hors d'Age a blend?
Yes — a blend of five different vintages, every component aged a minimum of 10 years in French oak.
What is the ABV of Chateau de Lacquy Hors d'Age?
41% ABV (82 proof).
What is the difference between Hors d'Age and XO in Armagnac?
XO requires a minimum 10 years (under current rules); Hors d'Age sits above XO, reserved for blends where everything is aged 10 years or more.
If a decade-plus in oak sounds like your kind of evening, order Chateau de Lacquy Hors D'Age Armagnac online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.