Castarede 1940 Vintage Armagnac 70cl

Castarede 1940 Vintage Armagnac – Only 1 bottle available. Please note, this is supplied by a private seller, the lead time for delivery may be a little bit longer than usual.

The bottle and wooden box are in good condition, the level is good. It was bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd. Please see pictures for more information.

Armagnac Castarede can trace its origins back t0 1832 when it was included in the trade register as the first trading House declared in Armagnac. The company was eventually purchased by Raymond Castarede in 1932. After Raymond the company continued to enjoy great success being run his son Jean Castarede and is now run by Jean’s daughter, Florence Castarede.

Armagnac is the oldest spirit in the world, used as a medicine in former times it has been distilled and appreciated since 1411. Once distilled the colourless spirit is aged in 420 litre oak barrels. It is here, in barrel, that the Armagnac leaches vanillins and tannins from the toasted oak which lend the spirit colour and flavour. The depth of colour and complexity of flavour increase all the time the spirit is aged in cask, the colour can range from pale straw to rich amber. As Armagnac ages it becomes darker in colour and softer, smoother and more elegant on the palate whilst aromas and flavours of prunes, violets, fig, honey, butterscotch and rancio develop. Part of the alcohol evaporates naturally during the long years in cask – this is known as “la part des anges” (the angel’s share).

Castarede 1940 Vintage Armagnac would make an ideal birthday present for anyone born in 1940. It would make a fantastic gift for a 80th birthday in 2020!

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