Volume: 0.5 liters | Alcohol content: 41.9% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring
L'Encantada Bas Armagnac - 1997 - Domaine Cutxan
Special features: This Armagnac comes from the 1997 vintage and was bottled at cask strength. It matured in a humid cellar in the Bas-Armagnac region and was stored in a used oak red wine barrel. The bottling was done directly from cask No. 21, with a total of 402 bottles filled.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rich aromas of dried plums, dried flowers, exotic fruits, and caramelized pineapple. A hint of saffron, turmeric, and licorice adds depth.
Palate: Full-bodied with notes of vanilla, ripe fruits, and a touch of acacia honey.
Finish: Spicy with hints of curry and saffron, giving the Armagnac a charming complexity.
Distillery/Bottler: L'Encantada is an independent bottler from Gascony, France, specializing in bottling Armagnacs at cask strength. They emphasize quality and authenticity by bottling Armagnacs directly from the casks without additives.