Chateau de Millet VSOP Armagnac
Chateau de Millet VSOP Armagnac is an 84-proof (42% ABV) VSOP from Château de Millet — the estate of the Dèche family in Eauze, Gers, at the heart of Bas-Armagnac. Aged 5 years in 400L local white oak pièces armagnacaises, it's the middle of the range and the sweet spot for drinkers who want estate Armagnac with real age but an everyday price: vanilla and toast on the nose, a clean palate, and a spicy finish of cooked pears. No sugar or color is ever added. This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: VSOP — aged 5 years
- Origin: Château de Millet, Eauze, Gers — Bas-Armagnac, Gascony, France
- Distillation: Estate-distilled, wood-fired still; aged in 400L pièces armagnacaises
- Additives: None — no sugar or color ever added
The Sweet Spot of Bas-Armagnac
Five years in oak is where Armagnac starts talking. The vanilla and toast from the pièce armagnacaise show on the nose, the palate stays clean with good acidity and a mellow, round alcohol, and the finish turns spicy — white fruits, cooked pears, and real length. It's the Dèche family's working Armagnac: estate-grown, estate-distilled, and honest. Explore the rest of the range in our Armagnac collection or the Chateau de Millet collection page.
Tasting Notes
Vanilla and toast on the nose. The mouth is clean with good acidity and fatness, alcohol mellow and integrated. The finish is spicy — cooked pears and white fruit — with good length and freshness.
How to Enjoy
Neat after dinner, or as the base of a Sidecar or Vieux Carré — a 5-year Armagnac with this much fruit character is built for cocktails too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VSOP mean for Armagnac?
Very Superior Old Pale — the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend is at least 4 years old (this bottling is aged 5 years).
Is VSOP Armagnac good for cocktails?
Yes — it's the classic bartender's age: enough oak and fruit to stand up in a Sidecar or Vieux Carré, affordable enough to pour.
VSOP vs XO Armagnac — what's the difference?
Age: VSOP blends start at 4+ years, XO at 10+ (Château de Millet's XO is 15–25). More years mean deeper color, more dried-fruit depth, and a longer finish.
San Diego brandy drinkers can order Chateau de Millet VSOP Armagnac online from Del Mesa Liquor and have the 750mL bottle shipped to your door.