Armagnac
Château Garreau Cuvée du Siècle, Extra
Bas-Armagnac
The nose is aromatic, powerful and offers gourmandise, finesse as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of dried plum, dried mandarin and small notes of dried citrus zest associated with fine touches of sandalwood, rose, nougatine as well as discreet hints of spices, Cuben pepper, coffee and an imperceptible hint of fresh almond. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a fine juicy / acidulous frame, a fine suavity, roundness as well as finesse. On the palate, this Armagnac expresses notes of quince, mirabelle plum, small yellow fruits and fleshy / juicy plum associated with fine touches of juicy mandarin as well as a very discreet hint of dried citrus fruits and very discreet hints of nougatine, pâtisseries and an imperceptible hint of vanilla. Good length.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Château Garreau - XO
Bas-Armagnac
The nose is aromatic and offers power. It reveals fine notes of Zante currant, dried orange and small notes of sandalwood, rose and fine / discreet hints of white pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a good definition, a small tension, finesse, a very fine grain as well as roundness. On the palate, this Armagnac expresses notes of Zante currant, candied orange zest and small notes of dried lemon zest associated with small / fine touches of caramelization as well as discreet hints of coffee, gray pepper and dried rose / flowers. Good length. The finish is a bit powerful.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Château Garreau Napoléon
Bas-Armagnac
The nose is powerful and offers intensity as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of mirabelle plum, Zante currant, nectarine and dried lemon associated with small / fine touches caramelization. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, round and offers fat, a good definition, a fine acid frame, power as well as straightness. In the mouth this Armagnac expresses notes of Zante currant, candied peach and small notes of fleshy small yellow fruits associated with fine touches of dried lemon zest, pâtisseries as well as discreet touches of caramelization, rose and an imperceptible hint almond. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Jean Cavé - Duo
Bas Armagnac
The nose is powerful, aromatic and offers gourmandise, intensity and elegance. It reveals notes of Zante currant, dried citrus, dried quince and small notes of dried white flowers combined with small / fine touches of pâtisseries, Sichuan pepper, sandalwood / toasted and hint of caramelization / toffee. The palate is fruity and offers a good definition, a fine acid frame (in the background), power, fat and a good balance. On the palate, this Armagnac expresses notes of Zante currant, crystallized lemon, crystallized mirabelle plum and small notes of small yellow fruits associated with small touches of pâtisseries, caramelization, violet / sandalwood and a discreet hint of black pepper. Good length. Good persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Jean Cavé - XO
Armagnac
The nose is aromatic and offers power as well as a beautiful grain. It reveals notes of orange zest, sandalwood, dried rose / dried lemon and small notes of gray pepper associated with touches of caramelization and violet. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, roundness, a fine freshness, power as well as finesse. On the palate this Armagnac expresses notes of marmalade, dried orange zest and small notes of dried mirabelle plum associated with small touches of pâtisseries, caramelization and a very discreet hint of toffee (in the background). The finish is quite gourmande. Good length.
Score : 15+/20 (90-91/100)
Dartigalongue - Louis Philippe 180 ans
Bas-Armagnac
The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a fine power, velvety as well as a very beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of raisins, lemon zest and small notes of dried apple associated with discreet hints of cocoa, incense, caramelization as well as slight hints of gray pepper and very discreet notes of dried yellow fruits. The palate is fruity and offers a small juiciness, a very fine freshness, a very fine acidulous frame (in the background), gourmandise, roundness, a beautiful finesse, a very beautiful precision, a very beautiful grain, dynamism, a fine roundness as well as a gourmand and beautiful matter. In the mouth this Armagnac expresses notes of dried lemon, dried orange zest and small notes of juicy small yellow fruits associated with discreet hints of juicy peach, gray pepper and an imperceptible hint of juicy citrus and grilled oak / spices. Beautiful length and persistence. The finish is a bit powerful.
Score : 18/20 (96/100)
Dartigalongue - Hors d’âge
Bas-Armagnac
The nose is aromatic, elegant, gourmand, precise and offers a fine freshness. It reveals notes of dried orange, Zante currant and small notes of apple associated with discreet hints of dried lemon zest, plum, rancio and a very discreet touch of white pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built, gourmande and offers a beautiful suavity / fat, power, a fine richness, a very fine straigthness as well as a very beautiful precision. In the mouth this Armagnac expresses notes of Zante currant, caramelization, candied orange and small notes of dried lime zest, dried orange zest and very discreet grilled hints, cocoa and white pepper. Good length. There are a very discreet hint of rancio and pâtisseries on the persistence. Beautiful suavity on the persistence. There is an imperceptible touch of vanilla on the aftertaste.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Château Lacquy - 7 ans
Bas-Armagnac
The nose is powerful, fruity, fine, beautifully built, racy and offers delicacy. It reveals notes of crystallized tangerine, quince and small notes dried orange / lemon zest associated with touches of small fruit in syrup, pear, candied plum as well as hints of caramelization/crème brûlée and an imperceptible hint of coffee. The mouth is fine, round, harmonious, juicy and offers a beautiful matter, a very fine grain, a juicy frame, a very fine minerality (in the background), a good structure, a fine freshness as well a beautiful power (but full of finesse). On the palate this Armagnac expresses notes of candied