Castarède 1963 Bas Armagnac
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More sweetness on the nose than on the palate.The armagnac has a noble austerity which gradually reveals a warm nature provided allow it to breathe out in the glass.
- Cru:
- Bas Armagnac
- Volume (cl):
- 70 cl
- Vintage / Age:
- 1963
- % Alcohol:
- 40%
- Packaging:
- Presentation Box
Additional Information
- Aroma:
- Intense and majestic. Slightly intimidating. Cedar and exotic wood. Waxed floors
- Ageing:
- All Castarede armagnacs are well aged in oak casks to provide the maximum tannins. The cellars are next to the Baise ensuring that they are always damp and providing the best conditions for these fine armagnacs.
- Distillation:
- Single distillation at around 58 – 60 degrees providing more complex aromas and taste
- Flavour:
- Firm and lively, oak has the word but without dominating. There is an elegant interplay between wood and fruit. Dried apricot. Intense chocolate. With a long and very chocolatey finish terminating in soft spices.
- Grape Variety:
- Mainly Colombard, some Folle Blanche and sometimes some Ugni Blanc
- Reduction & Strength:
- 40% abv. Small reduction occurs with distilled water only.
- 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
