Bas Armagnac Castarede 1973 Vintage 50 cl

Bas Armagnac from Castarède

Armagnac is a type of French brandy famous for its rich and smooth taste. This spirit originates from Gascony and has been a favorite over Cognac for many years. Armagnac is matured in oak barrels and comes in different qualities such as VS, VSOP, XO and Hors d'Age. In selected years, Armagnac Vintage is also produced.

Castarède Armagnac, established in 1832, is the oldest trading house in Armagnac. The Castarède family has run this house for six generations. They own 16 hectares of vineyards in Bas Armagnac and use grape varieties such as Folle Blanche, Colombard and Ugni Blanc. Castarède is recognized for their vintage Armagnacs, the oldest vintage dating back to 1893. Their XO and Hors d'Age are aged for 20 years, which is twice the legal requirement. Many of their products have received high ratings at international competitions.

Each bottle of vintage Armagnac is provided with a back label indicating both the vintage and bottling date.