Armagnac Laterrade - 15 years - Barrel Proof - 40% | Clos des Spiritueux
Armagnac Laterrade, a flagship of Gascon tradition, is a family house dedicated to the selection, distillation, and aging of exceptional eaux-de-vie. Vincent Laterrade, a passionate sommelier, travels the finest vineyards and old Armagnac cellars to find rare barrels, often forgotten by traditional circuits. Thanks to a trusting relationship woven with local producers, he has built over the years a remarkable collection of Armagnacs, covering historic vintages dating back to 1904. Each cuvée is strictly attached to its estate of origin, thus preserving the memory of the terroir, the wine, and the production year. In Mauvezin-d’Armagnac, aging continues at a controlled pace in an environment where humidity, oak wood, and time progressively enhance the aromatic complexity of these spirits. The house favors bottlings without coloring, filtration, or oenological additions, giving priority to natural alcohol levels to respect the integrity of each eau-de-vie. This quest for authenticity, combined with taster expertise, places the typicality of each batch at the heart of the process, offering enthusiasts a unique experience at every encounter.
This 15-year-old represents the heart of the Laterrade range offered on Clos des Spiritueux, with blends carefully crafted for a perfect balance between elegance and aromatic complexity. Guaranteeing that the youngest eau-de-vie composing this Armagnac has aged at least fifteen years in French oak barrels, some lots reaching an even older age, it seduces by the richness of its spicy, pastry, and finely roasted nuances acquired over time. Presented at its natural strength of 40%, this Armagnac Laterrade has undergone no reduction, coloring, or filtration, in accordance with the house ethics. The absence of dilution reflects the purity of barrel aging, embodying the famous “angel’s share.” Chosen as barrel proof, it highlights the direct link between the cellar and the glass, without altering texture or standardizing the aromatic profile, while offering softness, fruity depth, and the patina of time — a rarity and remarkable accessibility for a spirit of this age on Clos des Spiritueux.
The color displays a beautiful intense amber hue, with copper and light mahogany reflections, a true promise of sensory richness. On the nose, the Armagnac Laterrade 15 years offers a seductive palette of ripe plum, candied mirabelle, and dried apricot, enhanced by notes of orange peel, wax, and dark honey. Upon aeration, the complexity intensifies with deep aromas of vanilla, walnut, blond tobacco, nutmeg, and perfectly integrated woodiness that leaves room for the fruit. On the palate, the attack envelops the palate in velvety softness, the natural 40% strength bringing harmony and balance. Notes of stewed fruits, cocoa, roasted almond, and brown spices dominate the mid-palate, while a subtle freshness lengthens the tasting. The finish, long and elegant, recalls dried fig, citrus zest, walnut, and a delicate touch of coffee. This prestigious Armagnac can be enjoyed neat after a few minutes of aeration or enhance your pairings with a Gascon croustade, a tarte tatin, a dark chocolate dessert, or pan-seared foie gras accompanied by roasted fruits.
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