La Maison & Velier is a French-Italian collaboration trying to deliver an array of spirits into broader distribution, together with whiskey and brandy. Right this moment we take a look at the primary 5 Armagnac bottlings from LM&V, all small manufacturing, single classic, single cask choices courting again to 1990 distillation dates. In the event you’ve heard of any of those producers earlier than, you’re approach forward within the Armagnac sport than I’m. (There are greater than 600 Armagnac producers in France, however solely a only a few formally bottle their spirits.)
Very restricted portions obtainable (15 circumstances of every for the U.S.), so if one thing sounds up your alley, greatest to seize it now.
Model Francaise Domaine de Saoubis Armagnac 2007 – A hearty expression of Armagnac, heavy with raisin notes and many spice — ginger, then transferring into cloves. The brandy will get extra floral with time in glass, turning a bit rustic on the end, with notes of fresh linen and jasmine — and a few bitterness to finish the day. 92.2 proof. B+ / $133
Model Francaise Veuve Goudoulin Armagnac 2000 – A formidable espresso aroma gathers up some raisin notes alongside a fairly drying clove word and a slight petrol contact. The palate is hard up high, fairly bitter, with extra of that petrol character assembly a bitter lemon peel character, ending with lavender and unsweetened cocoa powder. Tannic and drying on the end, it will definitely fades out with notes of tea leaf. 96.6 proof. B / $116
Model Francaise Maison Fontan Armagnac 1998 – Sharp on the nostril because of the excessive abv, and fairly fruity, coming throughout as comparatively youthful. Loads of fragrance and contemporary linen might be discovered within the combine, giving it a reasonably basic development. Caramel and chocolate notes come to the fore on the palate, but it surely’s nonetheless biting with warmth, the end evoking notes of raspberry alongside a darker chocolate word, blended baking spices, and a contact of clove on the very finish. Simply my favourite on this lineup. 109.2 proof. A- / $115
Model Francaise Chateau de la Beroje 1995 – Barely medicinal, however in any other case fairly advanced, with notes of dried flowers and oxidized wine giving this a slight Port-like high quality. Smooth on the palate, with cola and tea notes dominating, it then strikes to conventional linen and clear laundry components, and from there right into a perfumed jasmine character. A transparent maple/molasses high quality builds with time in glass, the end turning sharp and winey, with a grind of spicy pepper within the combine. 84 proof. B+ / $145
Model Francaise Domaine de Pouteou Armagnac 1990 – Aggressive on the nostril, there’s a sure astringency right here that comes throughout as a shock after 32 years in barrel. Calmly medicinal, with overblown florals and loads of oak affect. The palate finds an analogous line, the fragrance components changing into fairly soapy briefly order. Spice and a few brown sugar don’t maintain a candle in opposition to a tannic, green-leaning end. Dusky with incense notes, and really drying on the fade-out. 92.6 proof. B / $155
Model Francaise Domaine de Pouteou Armagnac 1990
$155
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