Castarède 1980 Bas Armagnac (150cl)
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This is a magnum of armagnac produced by Castarede at Château de Maniban in Bas Armagnac, located in the west part of the appellation. Regarded as the top armagnac cru, the area produces light, fruity, delicate and highly reputed eaux-de-vie. Bottled in December 2022 the armagnac is over 40 years old.
- Cru:
- Bas Armagnac
- Volume (cl):
- 150 cl
- Vintage / Age:
- 1980
- % Alcohol:
- 40%
- Packaging:
- Presentation Box
Additional Information
- Aroma:
- Light and smooth without aggressiveness
- Ageing:
- All Castarede armagnacs are well aged in oak casks. The cellars are next to the Baise river ensuring that they are always damp.
- Distillation:
- Single distillation at around 58 – 60 degrees. This provides more complex aromas and taste
- Flavour:
- Smooth and without aggressiveness. Flavours of prunes and hints of rancio.
- Grape Variety:
- Mainly Colombard.
- Reduction & Strength:
- Limited reduction with distilled water
- Viticulture:
- The climate is soft and humid with sunny autumns and the soil is made of siliceous clay which is poor in lime, giving Bas Armagnacs a lightness and fragrance with subtle tastes
