Review #964; Brandy #47: Domaine D’Aurensan 15yr (2006) “PM Spirits Selection” (Blind Re-Review)

Domaine D’Aurensan 2006 15yr (Blind)

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.

I had this blind then was revealed the bottle so keep that in mind.

ABV: 42.8%

Nose: Plums, Figs, Oragne, Ranico, Cinnamon, Nutmeg

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Plums, Figs, Rancio, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Coriander, Lemon Zest

Finish: Medium length finish, Plums, Figs, Rancio, Nutmeg, Allspice, Cinnamon, Orange Peel

Rating: 7/10

Great. Nice fruity background, a bit of rancio, good oak structure. Tons of fruit and spice make this enjoyable.

Guess: Cognac, 25-30yrs, 45% abv. De Eserpance?

Reveal: Armagnac Domaine D’Aurenson 2006 15yr

Huh, thought it was Cognac for sure, but a great pick anyway. Tracks with the last time I had it, different notes but delicious all the same.

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