Castarède 1979 Bas Armagnac
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The Castarède family has managed this Armagnac house for 6 generations. This 1979 vintage is a well balanced armagnac, typical of the Castarède house style.
Did you know? In 1979 the general knowledge quiz game, Trivial Pursuits was launched, as was the Sony Walkman.
- Cru:
- Bas Armagnac
- Volume (cl):
- 70 cl
- Vintage / Age:
- 1979
- % Alcohol:
- 40%
- Packaging:
- Presentation Box
Additional Information
- Aroma:
- Delicate perfumed aromas.
- Ageing:
- All Castarede armagnacs are well aged in oak casks. The cellars are next to the Baise river ensuring that they are always damp.
- Distillation:
- Single distillation at around 58 – 60 degrees. This provides more complex aromas and taste
- Flavour:
- Long and rich on the palate with flavours of peach, prune and vanilla
- Grape Variety:
- Mainly Colombard.
- Reduction & Strength:
- Limited reduction with distilled water
- Viticulture:
- The climate is soft and humid with sunny autumns and the soil is made of siliceous clay which is poor in lime, giving Bas Armagnacs a lightness and fragrance with subtle tastes
