Distiller Notes
This blend with very little wood influence, displays a predominance of fruity aromas, along with a variety of other flavors, including prunes, candied orange zest and quince to name but a few. A straightforward Armagnac that is highly strung but nevertheless smooth and enveloping. You can drink this Armagnac as an aperitif, with or without ice and also use it for cocktails.
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Wine Enthusiast
This golden Armagnac is light and delicate, with aromatics of honey, fresh pears and peaches, and a light, creamy honey flavor that's mixed with faintly perfumed white flower and pear notes. Although it almost seems a shame to mix, it would be lovely in an effervescent drink with ginger ale or sparkling wine.
Cardinal Vital Du Four claimed that it “cures gout and cankers, heals wounds of the skin … renders men joyous, preserves youth and retards senility.”
Armagnac is produced in the Gascony region of Southwest France and is among the earliest of spirits produced, prescribed over the last 700 years for a myriad of therapeutic benefits. Owing to its ancient heritage, the production method is much simpler than that of its cousin, Cognac, with just a single distillation through a column still prior to barrel aging. This yields a spirit that is generally more flavorful and fragrant than other Brandies.