Domain D’Aurensan 15yr (2006)
This single cask of Armagnac comes to us from the Domaine D’Aurensan producer. This bottling was distilled in 2006 on a Continuous small Armagnac still, put into a 220=liter Gascon Oak cask, utilized 100% Ugni Blanc Grapes, and was aged for 15 years. After ageing, it was bottled at cask strength with no additives or filtering for PM Spirits.
ABV: 42.8%
Nose: Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Jam, Allspice, Blackberry, Touch of leather, Orange Zest.
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Orange Zest, Blackberry, Dark Chocolate, Blueberry, Leather, hint of black pepper.
Finish: Medium length finish, Black Pepper, Orange Zest, hint of Raspberry, Black Pepper, Blueberry skin.
Rating: 7/10
Big and fruity, this is a fantastic Armagnac. The oak provides a nice buffer against the heavy fruit and the touches of savory spices sprinkled in bring this up to another level. Great stuff.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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