Armagnac Laterrade - Bas-Armagnac - 1984 - Domaine du Priou - Barrel Proof - 40.4% - Exclusivity Clos des Spiritueux
Discover the exceptional Armagnac Laterrade, passionately selected by Clos des Spiritueux, a key reference for purchasing exceptional Armagnac. This Bas-Armagnac 1984, from the legendary Domaine du Priou, embodies the authenticity and richness of the Gascon terroir. The Laterrade houses work to preserve the uniqueness of each harvest, revitalizing the memory of an estate and the subtleties of traditional aging that no modern process can match. Vincent Laterrade, a recognized sommelier, personally uncovers these treasures that have remained outside classic circuits, offering vintages of rare typicity. Each barrel is monitored to be bottled at its perfect expression, guaranteeing the taster an inimitable experience.
The Domaine du Priou, located in Hontanx in the Landes, is nestled in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, a terroir renowned for its tawny sands and oceanic softness. This very particular soil confers unique qualities of finesse, suppleness, and longevity to the Armagnac. True to tradition, the estate's name and vintage adorn the label, thus ensuring traceability and authenticity of this unblended Armagnac, a rarity prized by connoisseurs and collectors.
Distilled in 1984, this vintage Bas-Armagnac benefited from thirty-nine years of aging in French oak barrels, within the very cellar of the estate. This slow, entirely natural maturation enriched and softened the structure of the eau-de-vie while refining its aromas. The angel's share gently brought the final strength down to 40.4%, bottled without reduction, filtration, or coloring, guaranteeing integrity and purity. Here, the 1984 vintage expresses itself uncompromisingly, in all the complexity of an exceptional year, offering a sensory profile of great depth, marked more by subtlety of nuances than by alcoholic strength.
The color seduces with its deep amber shade, enhanced by copper and mahogany reflections. On the nose, the Armagnac Laterrade 1984 reveals enchanting notes of candied plum, dried apricot, and orange peel, gradually enriched with wax, fresh walnut, and dark honey. Upon aeration, elegant aromas of cocoa, cinnamon, blond tobacco, and old wood emerge, a sign of mastered aging. The palate, caressing and balanced, unveils a satin touch in harmony, where stewed fruits, roasted almond, mild coffee, and brown spices mingle on a beautiful length, awakened by a discreet freshness. The persistent and refined finish returns to walnut, dried citrus, and a subtle rancio, affirming the singular signature of a great Bas-Armagnac.
Ideal for pure tasting in a tulip glass, this exceptional Armagnac offered by Clos des Spiritueux will also enhance a Gascon croustade, a walnut tart, a lightly sweetened dark chocolate, or an aged Comté. Enjoy this rare vintage now and find it at Clos des Spiritueux, your specialist in exceptional spirits, to enrich your cellar or offer an unforgettable gift to a discerning enthusiast. Discover our unique selection of vintage Bas-Armagnacs and experience Gascon excellence!
