La Licorne Armagnac Millesime 1966 - 70 Cl In Cassa Di Legno - Sasu Un Petit Grain

Sasu Un Petit Grain

Format: 70 cl

-11%


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Technical information
Producer Sasu Un Petit Grain
Type Armagnac
Aromatic profile Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, spices, wood
Ingredients Grape
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Type of cask Oak barrels
Aging Many decades, since 1966
Distillation method Continuous or traditional batch distillation
Number of distillations 1
Variety Ugni blanc, folle blanche, colombard
Color Dark amber
Consumption At room temperature, for meditation
This bottle of La Licorne Armagnac Millesime 1966, kept in its wooden box, presents a restrained and deeply mature character. The sip is warm and enveloping, with a softness that supports notes of dried fruit and jam, nuances of caramel and a touch of sweet tobacco; the spice is subtle and well integrated, while the structure shows polished tannins and a measured persistence that invites extending the tasting.

Overall the profile is elegant rather than ostentatious, ideal for those seeking concentration without loss of balance. To be enjoyed as a contemplative digestif at the end of a meal, the presentation in a box also makes it a collector’s item or a carefully considered gift. It is best appreciated sipped slowly, pairing the glass with dark chocolate or aged cheeses when you want to highlight its more mature notes; it is also perfect for moments of quiet conversation, allowing the aromas to evolve over time.
Producer

Sasu Un Petit Grain

Producer

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Sasu Un Petit Grain.

SASU Un Petit Grain is the company behind Domaine du Louvre, a French producer and bottler of Armagnac based in Panjas (Gers). Under the leadership of Gaël Gessler it markets the La Licorne range, handling winemaking, distillation and aging in-house.
Armagnac Wines of Gascony Winemaker and producer In-house bottling
Country France
Region Occitanie (Gers department, Bas-Armagnac)

Distillation

Continuous distillation following the armagnacaise tradition in a copper still (plate column, vintage still).

Ageing

Aging in French oak barrels (Gascogne and Allier) of 225 and 400 L in a humid chai on a packed-earth floor; natural evaporation (angel's share) estimated at about 3–5% per year; gradual reduction with osmosis-treated water before bottling.

Raw materials

grapes (Baco, Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard)

Representative products

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