New Vintage Armagnacs – Castarede 1983, 1986 & 1987
All from the top cru, Bas Armagnac, we have another three wonderful vintage armagnacs from one of the very best producers, Castarede. Said to be the oldest business in Armagnac, having been founded in 1832, they own the Chateau de Maniban estate and supply armagnacs grown on their 16 hectares of vineyards. Four main armagnac grape varieties of Ugni Blanc, Baco, Folle Blanche and Colombard are grown. All vintages, distilled in 1983, 1986 and 1987 respectively, have been aged for over 35 years. Take a look at the delicious tasting notes below.
Aroma: Guava, passion fruit and cedar.
Flavour: Light and mellow. Flavours of angelica and elderberry with sour apple.
Aroma: Celery, palm leaves and a hint of cedar.
Flavour: Dried apples and angelica with a long finish of dried apricot.
Aroma: Unusual aromas of pineapple leaves and green tea.
Flavour: Delightful flavours of dried greengage, sage and crystalised mandarin.