Armagnac Marcillac Hors D'Age

My understanding of Armagnac has always been based on the flavors of sour plums and dried fruits. I never expected this Armagnac brandy to be so complex, with my favorite floral and fruity aroma intertwined with the barrel wood aroma. It is truly a refreshing and unexpected brandy.

Amber with copper highlights. Raisins, bananas, hint of tobacco. Candied fruit, lengthy finish (my favorite part).

There's a touch of emulsion paint on the nose, a note I often get from Armagnac, but there's plenty of rich, raisiny fruit as well. The palate brings more raisins, but isn't really striking me as very aged, despite the Hors D'Age classification. There's spices, but they are not dry and dusty. They...

I recently revisited this Armagnac, which also gave me the opportunity to reflect on the visit to the domaine, where I was first introduced to this Hors d'Age Armagnac. The tasting image is from the Marcillac cellar - absolutely one of the most stunning cellars I've visited, Cognac and Armagnac combined....

Tasted from a complimentary sample: Beautiful amber colour with golden reflexes. Nose on ripe pears, vanilla, caramel , roasted nuts and pastry mingled with fine oak. Really good balance on the palate showing chocolate, vanilla and spicy notes mixed with pears and overripe bananas - quite complex! The...

Nice armagnac with Vanilla, spices caramel, wood, dark chocolate, dry fruits very pleasant with long aftertaste!

As you initially sense the rich caramel scent, a subtle hint of vanilla adds to the calm aroma. With your first sip, you may experience a sharp taste quickly, followed by a touch of Armagnac roughness. This may be slightly unlike any traditional Armagnac you've ever tasted before. But don't worry,...