Distiller Notes
Woody nose with hints of “rancio” to come. Discreet aromas of vanilla and fruit are satisfying and smooth.
Proof: 80
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
The opening aroma is atypical but following aeration the aroma becomes more of a customary Armagnac perfume: sweet oak, prunes, cocoa, spice and raisins. The palate entry is assertive, sweet and raisiny; at midpalate a brief flash of spirit is followed by fat flavors of sautéed butter, almond paste, nougat, and dark honey. Aftertaste is rich, long, and sweet. Best Buy. Range: 90-95
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.
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