In this range, the hand and experience of the winegrower are essential in order to pay special attention to these organically grown vines, which will ultimately produce an Armagnac of rare purity and exhilarating richness. A return to the roots, to the beginning, when Armagnac vines accepted the vagaries of nature.
TASTING NOTES:
COLOR Straw yellow robe.
NOSE The nose is fruity (candied orange peel, dried apricot, prune, mango), spicy (fine spices, vanilla). Pastry aromas (honey, brioche, almond) are also present. Very fine and delicate nose.
PALATE Fine on the palate, thanks to light, silky tannins. Beautiful roundness on the palate despite its young age. Fruity aromas from the nose reappear, along with spices. Beautiful length on the palate.
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