1979 Armagnac, J. Nismes-Delclou

J. Nismes-Delclou is the oldest firm producing Armagnac, having been established in 1832 by Baron Hausmann, then Chief Commissioner of Police in Paris. It boasts an exceptional collection of vintage Armagnacs, with more than forty authenticated vintages - the oldest dating from 1881 - crafted from the best products of the Bas Armagnac region and matured in cellars more than a hundred years old. Long ageing in old casks has made this into an incredibly velvety Armagnac, full of seductive notes of violets and cinammon, caramel and dried stone fruits. This prestigious Armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 19 and a superb anniversary gift.