{"product_id":"bas-armagnac-castarede-1986-50-cl","title":"Bas Armagnac Castarede 1986 50 cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e Bas Armagnac, Castarède district\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Armagnac is often preferred over cognac because of its full-bodied 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 aged in oak barrels and glass containers, and after several years of maturation, it is blended into types such as VS, VSOP, XO and Hors d'Age. In particularly good years, Armagnac Vintage is produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCastarède, 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 the grape varieties Folle Blanche, Colombard, Ugni Blanc and soon also Baco. Castarède also buys grapes and wines, which are aged in the company's cellars. Their specialty is vintage Armagnacs, the oldest vintage dating back to 1893. Castarède's Armagnac is known for its rounded style, as the spirits are matured for a very long time in wooden barrels. For example, XO or Hors d'Age mature for 20 years instead of the legally required 10 years. Each bottle of Armagnac Vintage has a back label that guarantees the vintage and bottling date. Several of Castarède's products have achieved high scores in international assessments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBas Armagnac Castarède 1986 – France\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bas-Armagnac, Gascony, France \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maison Castarède (one of the oldest Armagnac houses, founded in 1832)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Bas Armagnac Castarède 1986 is a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Armagnac\u003c\/strong\u003e , distilled in 1986 and matured for over 30 years in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e . This vintage highlights both the unique terroir of Bas-Armagnac and the deep experience of the traditional Castarède house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTypical grape varieties in Bas Armagnac:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUgni Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e – the most commonly used grape. Provides acidity and structure, suitable for long aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBaco 22A\u003c\/strong\u003e – cross between Folle Blanche and Noah. Gives fatness, depth and fullness. Very common in Bas-Armagnac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFolle Blanche\u003c\/strong\u003e – the original grape of the region. Provides elegance and florality, but is delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColombard\u003c\/strong\u003e – used to a lesser extent. Contributes spicy and fruity nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense bouquet with notes of \u003cstrong\u003ewalnut, dried flowers, old oak, prunes, tobacco and leather\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply ripe and complex with flavors of \u003cstrong\u003eburnt caramel, rancio (oxidative depth), dried fruit, nuts and spicy wood\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, balanced and dry with persistent notes of \u003cstrong\u003eleather, cedar and spices\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong\u003erefined and classic vintage armagnac\u003c\/strong\u003e , dry and elegant with a clear hint of long barrel aging. Less sweet than cognac – more deep and rustic in its expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Enjoy \u003cstrong\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e in a tulip-shaped glass at room temperature. Ideal as an end to a meal or as an accompaniment to a good cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bas Armagnac Castarede","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51522807923034,"sku":"MS-9339-BAS-BAS A","price":95.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/5435\/0170\/files\/bas-armagnac-castarede-1986-50-cl-430099.jpg?v=1750845895","url":"https:\/\/dh-wines.com\/products\/bas-armagnac-castarede-1986-50-cl","provider":"DH Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}