Review #873; Brandy #32: Domaine Aurensan 15yr (2006) “PM Spirits Selection”

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