Bas Armagnac mill. 1974...
Mllésimé 1974<br />40°vol<br /><br />THE DISTILLERY<br />Founded by Pascal Dartigalongue under the reign of Louis-Philippe in 1838, the Maison Dartigalongue is now the oldest producer of Bas Armagnacs. Based in Nogaro, in<br />the heart of Bas Armagnac, it distils only wines from this area, reputed for the refinement of its crus.<br />CHARACTERISTICS<br />Straddling Gers and Landes, the continuous still at 58% vol. and the 'Charantais' system are used, recognised by the 1972 decree as being of superior quality thanks to the<br />elimination of impurities and the consequent production of a more refined and elegant spirit. The minimum ageing period of 7-8 years takes place in new (30%) Guasconia<br />oak casks of 400 litres.<br />SOIL: sandy-loamy.<br />GRAPES: Ugni Blanc, Baco and Folle Blanche.<br />TASTING NOTES<br />On the nose, spices, white flowers and dried fruit ennoble the bouche. On the palate, the ethereal tannins provide superb length and remarkable freshness if one dwells on<br />the elapsed harvest time.<br />
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€259.60
