Léopold Carrère - Bas Armagnac - Vieille Réserve - 1986 products

Léopold Carrère - Bas Armagnac - Vieille Réserve - 1986 productsThe Bas Armagnac area, SE of Bordeaux, has fertile topsoil which produces light, dry wines with good acidity. These make the best spirits when distilled. This is a fine example and at a great price for a labelled vintage. The Carrre family are well renowned artisanal producers. Has a medium body, with notes of figs, prunes and violets on the nose and palate.

as well as a nice sweet creaminess (apple liqueur)

liqueurish

fine tannins and a sweet fruit aftertaste

rather more ‘Highlands’ than its contemporary siblings

Cognac is a brandy produced in the demarcated region of Cognac in France

orange blossom water

Tasting notes

And then come the lemons and the grapefruits

this lingers on the gripping finish after starting with a touch of mint

The grapes were dried for 3 months in the air and the wine developed some months in oak barrels

Mint and citrus (with water): Opens up with herbal brightness

With water: grass and smoke