Chateau de Cassaigne VS Armagnac NV

Chateau de Cassaigne VS Armagnac, Gers, Southwest France, NV

Grape: Spirit made from a distillation of fermented Ugni Blanc grapes, matured in 400L French oak barrels

Producer Tasting Note:

Bright and youthful, showing lifted aromas of dried apricot, plum and warm spice. The palate is lively and lightly woody, with notes of vanilla, caramel and soft orchard fruit. Fresh, spirited and well-balanced, true to a quality VS Armagnac style

Armagnacs are classified according to the age of the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend. Château de Cassaigne Armagnac is an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée).VS : 2 to 3 years

Estate: A property of just under thirty hectares located a few kilometers from Condom, the estate's vineyard takes root on a plateau of exposed limestone. Situated on the heights of the village of Cassaigne, this terroir reveals a unique character, perfect for crafting exceptional wines and fine Armagnacs.In the heart of the Ténarèze , the Domaine de Cassaigne produces refined, powerful Armagnacs , matured slowly in casks. These are crafted on the château's coolest terroir, where the Ugni Blanc and Colombard grape varieties yield wines with a beautiful acidity. In the winter following the harvest, these wines are distilled in the traditional Armagnac still.

Food Match: Armagnac is often consumed at the end of a meal, but it is also a wonderful base for cocktails to enhance your aperitifs