Bas Armagnac Castarede 1985 50 cl

Bas Armagnac from the Castarède district

Armagnac is often preferred over Cognac for its rich and smooth taste. This French brandy, which has its roots in the 15th century in Gascony, benefits from the region's special soil and climate. The grapes ripen slowly, resulting in a more delicate aroma and finesse. Armagnac is matured in oak barrels and glass containers, and after several years of aging, it is blended into different types such as VS, VSOP, XO and Hors d'Age. In particularly good years, Armagnac Vintage is also produced.

Castarède, established in 1832, is the oldest trading house in Armagnac. The Castarède family has run the business for six generations, and today Florence Castarède is at the helm. The company owns 16 hectares of vineyards in Bas Armagnac with grape varieties such as Folle Blanche, Colombard, Ugni Blanc and soon also Baco. Castarède also buys grapes and wines, which are aged in their own cellars. They are known for their vintage Armagnacs, the oldest vintage dating back to 1893. Castarède Armagnac is famous for its rounded style, as the spirits are matured for a very long time in wooden barrels. For example, XO or Hors d'Age are matured for 20 years instead of the legally required 10 years. Each bottle of Armagnac Vintage has a back label confirming the vintage and bottling date. Many of Castarède's products have achieved high scores in international competitions.

Bas Armagnac Castarède 1985 is a vintage Armagnac from the Gascony region of France, produced by Castarède, one of the oldest Armagnac producers. This vintage spirit was distilled in 1985 and has been matured for many years in oak barrels, giving it a deep complexity and elegance.

The aroma is dominated by dried fruits such as figs, prunes and apricots, combined with spices, vanilla and lightly toasted oak. The taste is rich and full-bodied with a harmonious balance between fruit, woody notes, caramel and a hint of tobacco. The aftertaste is long and intense with a velvety texture.

This Armagnac is an excellent choice for those who appreciate a classic, aged spirit with history and finesse. It is perfect to enjoy on its own, after a meal, or as part of a special celebration.