Armagnac 1988 Domaine de Charron – Cask Strength 47.1° | Sables Fauves | 38 years old

Harvested in 1988 on the sables fauves (tawny sands) of Bas-Armagnac, this vintage has aged for 38 years in new 420-liter oak barrels, crafted by Gilles Bartholomo, one of the last artisan coopers in the region in Le Frêche (Landes). Placed in new barrels immediately after distillation, the eau-de-vie is stirred, aerated, and moved over the years in the earthen-floored cellar. Bottled at its natural cellar strength — 47.1° cask strength. Offered in a 70cl Oslo bottle.

Tasting Profile

Color: Bright and clear.
Nose: Undergrowth, then cooked yellow fruits with spices (clove) — complex and evolved.
Palate: Frank, supple, fine and balanced, very rancio, smoky tea aromas.
Finish: Extremely long. A magnificent, characteristic eau-de-vie.

Characteristics

Vintage: 1988 | Domaine: Charron | Alcohol: 47.1° cask strength | Terroir: Sables fauves, Bas-Armagnac | Barrels: New 420L oak (Bartholomo, Le Frêche) | Volume: 70cl | Age: 38 years

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