J. Dupeyron 1979 Cask Finish Sweet Armagnac

Product of: France

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We have it on good authority that this 30-year-old, single distilled Armagnac was finished in Château d'Yquem Premier Cru Supérieur Sauternes wine casks for an additional 18 months of aging. Bottled in 2011.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 23/03/2013

Appearance:

Clear, deep coppery amber with slight green tinge.

Aroma:

Cigar box and cigars dipped in port, honey with leather and cacao, maple wood and maple syrup.

Taste:

Spicy tobacco with port-wine-like notes, dry green walnuts, old leather, dark chocolate and heavily roasted coffee beans.

Aftertaste:

Spicy, gingerbread with creamy chocolate and lingering cigar.