A peasant's delight

$260

115 Left

Spirit:

Armagnac
Age:

Vintage 1990
Region:

Tenarèze Armagnac
Cask:

Armagnac French oak barrel
ABV:

48.4%
VOL:

700mL

Notes

About A peasant's delight: Armagnac is a spirit that whisky geeks could really embrace…. many already do! Different grape varieties and nuances from family-owned distilleries create brandy as varied as the patchwork farmland these noble spirits arise from. Our inaugural release from A7 features rich and warming Armagnac from an estate that stopped producing shortly after this cask was filled. Vintage 1989 presents sweet nectars, citrus freshness and savory spices all in a deeply complex spirit. Don’t sleep on Armagnac!

Tasting Panel Note: A beautiful and generous nose brimming with golden syrup, caramelised brown sugars, olive oil, sweet pastries, mille-feuille and precious nectars. In time there are hints of caraway, wild mint and mandarin liqueurs. Wonderful freshness and vivid complexity. The careful addition of water brings out notes of young calvados, mineral oil, a savoury spiciness and various dark fruits such as golden sultanas and fig tarte tatin. The mouth is richly textured with immediate notes of treacle sponge, pear eau de vie, aged muscat wine and spicy quince jelly. Citrus rinds, rye bread and expensive Manhattan cocktails. Reduction unveils greengages, honey eau de vie, lime oils, wee tropical touches and a fragrant jasmine aspect.

Grape Variety: Baco & Ugni Blanc
USA Allocation: 120 bottles