A full-bodied 20yo blended Bas Armagnac, bottled as part of their Grands Assemblages range, this is showing real maturity and complexity after two decades of ageing.

Tasting Notes:

20 years old, the prime of life. This Armagnac is full of life and displays a lovely character. Already the alcohol is tamed, the tannins more refined and the aromas take shape. It is certainly the most wonderful age for the Armagnac enthusiast who appreciates the force and the maturity.

Land: France, Bas-Armagnac

Distillery: Darroze

Alcohol by volume: 43%

A fully mature, spicy 30 year old Bas Armagnac .

Tasting Notes:

Maturity begins at 30. The fresh fruit is transformed into dried and candied fruit, the spicy character asserts itself, the first aromas of « rancio » appear and the alcohol is perfectly mellow. The fiery youth softens and relents. This Grand Assemblage is the perfect example of magnificent balance that one finds in eaux de vie of this age.

Land: France, Bas-Armagnac

Distillery: Darroze

Alcohol by volume: 43%

A top release from Comte de Lauvia, their Réserve Armagnac is a blend of eaux-de-vie created from Ugni Blanc, Baco Blanc and Folle Blance grapes matured initially in new casks made from Gascony oak before moving to older casks. Réserve is made up eaux-de-vie aged around 7-15 years.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Floral at first, with wafts of orange blossom and lilac. Soon enough, a good kick of oak and baking spices.

Palate: Cinnamon and nutmeg, with a touch of white pepper. Creamy vanilla and brioche. Apricot pastries develop later on.

Finish: The rounded floral notes return on the finish, joined by dried fruit and citrus peels.

Land: France, Bas-Armagnac

Distillery: Comte de Lauvia

Alcohol by volume: 40%