Crafted in Gascony, just a hop and a skip away from Cognac in Southwestern France, Armagnac is a 700-year-old spirit that lives in the shadow of its more-famous cousin. Hand crafted in often small quantities, it is single-distilled from a blend of grapes that includes Colombard, Folle Blanche, Baco Blanc and Ugni Blanc. Typically, Armagnac is produced by using column stills, rather than the pot stills that are used to make Cognac. It is an intensely evocative spirit that delivers a broad spectrum of flavors. This complex, nuanced spirit commands a powerful presence among aficionados and casual sippers alike.
TARIQUET BAS ARMAGNAC XO
Smells like: Warm toast, fruit gelée, tangerine peel
Tastes like: Round, supple, hints of toasty oak, citrus fruit
Sempe Napoleon Armagnac
Smells like: Tropical fruits, creamy vanilla, cocoa powder
Tastes like: Sweet fruit, caramel, robust flavors
Delord Bas Armagnac
Smells like: Creamy vanilla, walnuts, golden raisins, leather
Tastes like: Fruit forward, assertive, balanced, lovely finish
Chateau de Pellehaut Tenareze Armagnac
Smells like: Ripe plums, grapes, Asian pears
Tastes like: Rich, crisp, milk chocolate, dark berries, hint of vanilla
Darroze Armagnac Laburthe
Smells like: Caramel, hints of hazelnuts, molasses
Tastes like: Walnuts, dried apricots, plums
Samalens Bas Armagnac
Smells like: Stone fruit, forest floor, hints of spice
Tastes like: Smooth, round, golden raisins, French vanilla, toffee
Chateau de Laubade Extra Bas Armagnac
Smells like: Coffee, cocoa, licorish, honey, dried apricot
Tastes like: Nutty, toasted wood, hints of spice and tobacco
Laberdolive Bas Armagnac
Smells like: Harmonious floral notes, vanilla, toasted oak
Tastes like: Well-developed fruit; soft, round, luxurious finish
Domaine d’Esperance XO
Smells like: Honey, rich caramel, Italian plums
Tastes like: Spice, dry fruit. Quite pure.
Castarede Bas Armagnac
Smells like: Exotic spice, dry fruits, citrus blossom, leather
Tastes like: Hazelnuuts, caramel, light honey
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