Review #911; Brandy #40: Version Francaise Masion Fontan 1998

Version Francaise Masion Fontan 1998

Disclosure: I received this set of samples from the Importers at La Masion & Velier for review.

This single cask of Armagnac comes to us from La Masion Du Whisky first range dedicated to French spirit. Located in Noulens on the Maubet farm Masion Fontan has been in the Fontan family since 1907. Directed by a fourth generation of family members this single cask of Bas Armagnac was aged for a period of time (24ish years) before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.

ABV: 54.6%

Nose: Lavender, Apricot, Tart Blueberries, Black Tea, Minerality.

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Lavender, Tart Blueberries, Figs, Apricot, Black Pepper, touch of leather.

Finish: Medium length finish, Lavender, Leather, Black Pepper, Figs, Apricot, Minerality.

Rating: 7/10

A great Armagnac. This has that nice fruity flavor I want in an Armaganc but has a nice balance of savory notes along with the floral that are nice. A tasty offering and one I will have to try to get a full bottle of for myself.

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