THE CASTARÈDE CELLARS WHERE ARMAGNAC IS PAINSTAKINGLY AGED
FLORENCE CASTARÈDE
ARMAGNAC CASTARÈDE FOUNDED IN 1832 This prestigious enterprise is situated in the heart of Bas Armagnac at the 16th century Château de Maniban where the culture, production, distillation and ageing of Armagnac continues to this day. Three 'cépages' are at the core of their production: Folle Blanche, Colombard, Ugni Blanc, yielding fine Armagnacs that are amongst the smoothest and most complex in the world. At the helm is the dynamic Florence Castarède, combining innovation with the 'savoir-faire' of six generations. |
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THE CASTARÈDE CELLARS WHERE ARMAGNAC IS PAINSTAKINGLY AGED |
FLORENCE CASTARÈDE |
| The Armagnac Castarède Selection |
Armagnac Express has selected only the finest Armagnacs, noted for their consistant quality and guaranteed ability to delight the connoisseur with their complexity and individuality – Armagnac Castaréde ranks amongst a handful of the finest producers in the world that are bound to lend even more enjoyment to a convivial dinner with friends or associates. |
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| VSOP VSOP is normally aged for at least four years, at Castarède it is aged for a minimum of eight years |
HORS AGE Traditionally Hors Age is matured at least ten years, Castarède Hors Age is at least 15 years old |
X.O. Six years is the usual age for most X.O. Armagnac, Castarède insists on not less than 15 years ageing |
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| THE VINTAGES International reviews are unanimous in their acclaim for Armagnac Castaréde :The very phrases used to evoke the sensory impacts and nuance are in themselves sufficiently evocative to set the taste buds thrilling with terms such as 'amber reflections within deep gold – intense nose – big, nutty aromas, sweet violets, toffee, old leather, vibrant limpidity, spicey robe, elegant, balanced, lingering, soft, well rounded finish…………..'each of the vintages is subtley different from its counterpart. Armagnac Castaréde vintages are available in 50cl and 70cl formats so that you can sample the different Millisimes until you find your favourites. Average 40ºalchohol content. |
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| 70 cl. optional pack | 70 cl. standard pack | 50 cl. optional pack | 50 cl. standard pack |
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