1981 Lacaze Vintage Bas Armagnac

Distilled in 1981 it was then shipped in cask to the United Kingdom two years later where it was stored in damp cellars, perfect for slow ageing. Bottled 23 years later it is a smooth spirit with dark chocolate and vanilla aromas and hint of lavender, marzipan and spices.

This house is located in Eauze.

Colour: Amber.

Nose: Age brings complexity. Hazelnuts, chestnuts, walnuts, then a rather drier honey, cane syrup, raisins of course, and many pastries. A light rancio, and a touch of mint.

Mouth: Grapes mingling with oriental flavours, rosewater, Turkish delights… And then the expected earth, cigars, prunes, toffee, marmalade…

Finish: Long, and oaky ‘of course’, and rather more mentholy and pine-y. Cinnamon, clove, and pepper in the aftertaste. Quite a lot of clove, and quite a lot of cinnamon.