The Beckmann Gonzalez household of Jalisco, Mexico and the Boisset household of Burgundy and California, lately introduced the launch of Casa Obsidiana, a set of ultra-premium tequilas. The Casa Obsidiana portfolio of tequilas comprising a Blanco, a Reposado, and an Añejo are all constructed from 100% Blue Weber agave and introduced in one-of-a-kind, handcrafted ceramic bottles created by Mexican artisans, and adorned with its namesake obsidian stone.
For this new enterprise, Jean-Charles Boisset, a world chief in wine hailing from
Burgundy with wineries in France and California, joined forces with Jorge and Roberto Beckmann Gonzalez, who’ve inherent experience from over 260 years of household expertise in tequila making. Collectively they sought to unite their very own mastery and artistry within the craft of tequila and winemaking to create a spirit that focuses on the locality of the elements. Francisco Quijano, famend grasp tequilero, crafted the liquid inside Casa Obsidiana’s elegant bottles, uniting Boisset’s experience in tremendous wine and barrel-finishing with the Beckmann Gonzalez household legacy in tequila.
Casa Obsidiana is crafted on the base of the Volcán de Tequila from estate-grown, 100% Blue Weber agave from the Beckmann Gonzales household’s estates that span a number of terroirs throughout 1000’s of acres. After the distillation course of, the tequila is aged within the French Oak tremendous wine barrels that when held Boisset’s Napa Valley Chardonnay. Every Casa Obsidiana tequila makes use of the home’s proprietary yeast pressure, which has been cultivated for 45 years.
Casa Obsidiana’s lineup of ultra-premium tequilas embrace:
Casa Obsidiana Blanco: Casa Obsidiana Blanco’s bottle form, known as Coa, is impressed by the agave piña, or the core of the agave plant that’s roasted and fermented to turn out to be tequila. The youngest expression of the portfolio is aged for 16 days. (SRP $190) GSN’s Remarks: Deep agave nostril with a spherical, creamy vanilla fragrance. On the tongue, the entry is easy and warming, with a sweetness akin to vanilla frosting. After the preliminary baked good character fades, there are some minty and barely oaky tones, together with a white pepper end. Gentle mouthfeel and an extended, even ship off. GSN Ranking: A-
Casa Obsidiana Reposado: The bottle form of Casa Obsidiana Reposado is impressed by water’s fluid motion and skill to softly form over time, with a shade paying homage to the Blue Weber agave vegetation. Aged for 4 months. (SRP $250) GSN’s Remarks: Butterscotch nostril overlaying a baked agave base. Hints of lemon custard add a citrus word. Fairly spherical entry on the palate, with a creaminiess and mellow oaken taste. At first it appears to be all mid-range, however after a minute, the excessive notes come out to play, leaving a heat biscuit-like end. An distinctive reposado. GSN Ranking: A+
Casa Obsidiana Añejo: An ode to Mexican cubism, the Casa Obsidiana Añejo bottle’s wealthy pink shade represents the iron-rich volcanic earth of its property agave fields. The Añejo is aged for 15 months. (SRP $330) GSN’s Remarks: Broodingly darkish nostril, nearly meaty or soil-like, together with a hefty oak aroma. The entry is kind of barrel ahead, with a woody and tannic sensation that has a slight numbing high quality. This one is all concerning the excessive notes. Tight baking spice flavors create a tingling, peppery high quality reminscent of Pfeffernusse cookies. An extended and dry end. GSN Ranking: A-
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