Castarede

Gold medal winner at the International Wine and spirit competition in London. As with cognac, 1975 was a big year and many fine brandies were made. Learn More

Unusually this is distilled at a lower range than most in the Castarede range and has a fine prune flavour. The style is unmistakenly Bas with its rich fruity flavours. Learn More

Another gem from the cellars at Ch de Maniban, the 1968, this is distilled lower than most in the range and is probably the nicest of the three from this particular distiller. Learn More

There are a number of gems in the Castarede range. The 1969 is a classic, with a darker and richer taste of prunes and roasted walnuts, and then hidden away in a dark cellar for many years. Learn More

Florence Castarede does not distil her own armagnac's and her style is probably best found in this vintage. Crystalised fruits, almonds and pecan nuts all combine to provide a style that Castarede has characterised for most of her vintages. Distillation of these armagnacs is around 60 degrees which accounts for the drier fruit flavours and use of the baco and folle blanche grapes. Learn More

More sweetness on the nose than on the palate.The armagnac has a noble austerity which gradually reveals a warm nature provided allow it to breathe out in the glass. Learn More

This is one of Castarede's traditional styles, being a negoçiant styles can change but this represents the larger proportion of these great armagnacs. Crystalised fruits and honey. Learn More

This Bas Armagnac comes from a blend of two cepages, the Ugni Blanc and Baco. Its fawn coloured robe with some red copper gives some rancio flavours reflecting its long stay in barrels Learn More

A fine armagnac from a vintage producer. A well balanced armagnac with flavours of dried apricots, plums and honey, some almond flavours appear also. Learn More

Good armagnac with honey prune and crystalised flavours. This armagnac is well aged and beautifully balanced with all the trappings of luxury. Learn More

A good year for this armagnac. It is round and with good balance, flavours of crystalised and dried fruits but with a richness and slight mustiness of a true rancio. Learn More