Bas Armagnac Castarede 1989 50 cl

Bas Armagnac from the Castarède district

Armagnac is often preferred over cognac for its full-bodied and smooth taste. This French brandy, which has its roots in the 15th century in Gascony, benefits from the region's unique soil and climate. The grapes ripen slowly, resulting in a more delicate aroma and finesse. Armagnac is aged in oak barrels and glass containers, and after several years of maturation, it is blended into variants 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. Several of Castarède's products have achieved high scores in international competitions.

Bas Armagnac Castarède 1989 – France

Origin: Bas-Armagnac, Gascony
Producer: Maison Castarède
Alcohol percentage: Typically 40% vol.
Grape varieties: Primarily Baco 22A and Ugni Blanc , with possible touches of Folle Blanche or Colombard

Description:

Bas Armagnac Castarède 1989 is a vintage Armagnac that has matured for over three decades in French oak barrels . The 1989 vintage has developed a mature and rounded character , where the natural character of the barrel merges with fruit and spice in a harmonious balance.

Tasting notes:

Nose: A complex nose with aromas of roasted nuts, leather, dried fruit, cedar and vanilla .

Taste: Elegant and rounded with notes of burnt caramel, prunes, tobacco and a touch of orange peel .

Aftertaste: Long and warm with fine tannins from the barrel and a slightly spicy dryness.

Style and character:

Typical of Bas-Armagnac: a dry, deep and characterful brandy , different from cognac in its more rustic and complex style. Perfect for connoisseurs and connoisseurs who appreciate history and authenticity in the glass.

Serving suggestions:

Serve at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass.

Ideal as an avec, for good conversations, or as an accompaniment to, for example , a mature cheese or a lightly sweet dessert .

A perfect gift for someone born in 1989.

Typical grape varieties in Bas Armagnac:

Ugni Blanc – the most commonly used grape. Provides acidity and structure, suitable for long aging.

Baco 22A – a cross between Folle Blanche and Noah. Provides fatness, depth and fullness. Very common in Bas-Armagnac.

Folle Blanche – the original grape of the region. Provides elegance and florality, but is delicate.

Colombard – used to a lesser extent. Contributes spicy and fruity nuances.