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Bas Armagnac XO...
X.O. Bas-Armagnac<br /><br />Distillery<br />Dartigalongue<br /><br />Characteristics<br />The continuous still at 58% vol. and the 'Charantais' system, recognised by the 1972 decree as being of superior quality thanks to the elimination of impurities and the<br />consequent production of a more refined and elegant eau-de-vie.<br /><br />BLENDING: of eaux-de-vie aged in oak barrels for 10 to 20 years, for the oldest ones.<br /><br />Soil:<br />sandy-loamy<br /><br />Grape varieties:<br />Ugni Blanc, Baco and Folle Blanche<br /><br />Tasting notes:<br />The colour is a clear, bright amber. Notes of candied fruit, plum and oak are perceived on the nose. In the mouth, it reveals itself to be well structured with considerable<br />amplitude. The finish is rich in pastry aromas (vanilla, candied fruit) and citrus fruit.<br />
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€124.00
Bas Armagnac mill.1990...
Mllésimé 1990<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 /><br />CHARACTERISTICS<br />Between Gers and Landes, the continuous still is used at 58% vol. and the 'Charantais' system, recognised by the 1972 decree as being of superior quality thanks to the<br />elimination of impurities and the consequent obtainment of a more refined and elegant spirit.The minimum ageing period of 7-8 years takes place in new (30%) Guasconian<br />oak casks of 400 litres. SOIL: sandy-loamy. GRAPES: Ugni Blanc, Baco and Folle Blanche.<br />TASTING NOTES<br />The intense amber colour anticipates clean hints of coffee and dried flowers. The palate has good texture, body and length with candied fruit aftertaste.<br />
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€133.40
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
Cognac Delamain 'XO' Pale &...
Pale & Dry<br />Cognac grande champagne<br />premier cru de cognac<br /><br />First introduced almost a century ago, Pale & Dry X.O is composed exclusively of eaux-de-vie sourced from the Grande Champagne region, Cognac's finest 'terroir'.<br />Elegant and extremely delicate, it has been carefully matured in ancient cellars in well-seasoned French oak casks.<br /><br />BOUQUET: long and intense. Enticingly perfumed and richly fragrant with fruity notes of apricot and citrus followed by vanilla 'rancio'.<br />TASTE: light and delicate in the mouth, with the gentleness of slow ageing.<br />FINISH: full and soft, developing into fruit.<br />
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€108.40
Vieux Pineau des Charentes...
TYPOLOGY: Fortified wine<br /><br />PRODUCTION AREA: Juillac-Le-Coq<br /><br />RAW MATERIAL: Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 50%.<br /><br />DISTILLATION: Obtained from a mixture of fermented grapes and Cognac. Fermentation is stopped by adding cognac at 60° when the must reaches 10 degrees alcohol. The<br />result is a fortified must with an alcohol content of between 16° and 22°. The production process continues with the addition of one part cognac for every 4 parts must.<br />Finally, the product thus obtained is decanted into barrels that have contained the cognac.<br /><br />GRAPE VARIETIES: Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 50%.<br /><br />COLOUR: intense ruby red<br /><br />BOUQUET: aromas of red fruits emerge on the nose<br /><br />FLAVOUR: velvety and round on the palate. It offers intense fruity notes, particularly blackcurrant and raspberry jam combined with flavours and aromas reminiscent of Port<br /><br />AGEING: minimum 8 years in French oak barrels<br />
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€54.40