Chateau de Leberon 31 Year 1987

Review #1249; Brandy #67

This single cask of Armagnac was distilled from Ugni-Blanc and Colombard grapes on a copper alembic still. It aged in a 200L oak barrel from oak grown on the property for 31 years before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.


Distillery: Leberon

Bottler: Leberon

Region: France

Still: Copper Alembic

ABV: 49.9%


Nose: Nutty, Orange Peel, Touch of Leather, Black Pepper, Rose Water, Nutmeg

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Touch of Leather, Nuttiness, Orange Peel, Rose Water, Black Pepper, Nutmeg

Finish: Long length finish, Nutty, Orange Peel, Black Pepper, Leather, Lavender, Rose Water, Nutmeg

This is a pretty darn tasty Armagnac. Lots of savory notes, a touch of sweetness, and some floral notes really round it all out.

Rating: 8/10


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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