Bas Armagnac 2005 70cl - Castarède

Castarède

Format: 70 cl

-18%
Recommended price: 133,19 €
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Technical information
Producer Castarède
Type Armagnac
Aromatic profile Fruity, spicy, vanilla, wood
Ingredients Grape
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Type of cask French oak
Aging Minimum 10-15 years
Distillation method Continuous or traditional batch distillation
Number of distillations 1
Variety Ugni blanc, colombard, folle blanche
Color Amber
Consumption Room temperature, slow tasting
The Bas Armagnac 2005 by Castarède is a distilled spirit that embodies the richness and tradition of the Gascon terroir, an area renowned for producing high-quality Armagnac. Made exclusively from grapes grown in the historic vineyards of the region, this Bas Armagnac stands out for its elegant aromatic complexity, the result of a slow distillation that highlights the earthy and fruity nuances typical of the grape variety.

The aging in oak barrels gives this Armagnac a enveloping character, with notes of vanilla, dried fruit, and sweet spices intertwined harmoniously. On the palate, it is soft and well balanced, with a long and warm persistence that invites a reflective and satisfying tasting moment. The olfactory complexity is accompanied by a vigorous but never overpowering body, perfect for those who love spirits that tell a story of deep roots.

This Bas Armagnac is splendidly suited to be enjoyed neat, at room temperature, but it can also enrich refined cocktails. It is ideal as a digestif after substantial meals or paired with desserts based on chocolate and dried fruit, enhancing the flavor contrasts without overpowering them.
Merchant house

Castarède

Merchant house

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Castarède.

Maison Castarède is a historic Armagnac house founded in 1832, known as the oldest maison de négoce of Armagnac. It produces Bas-Armagnac at the Château de Maniban (Mauléon-d'Armagnac) and offers both blends and millésimes, with a commercial presence also in Paris.
Armagnac Bas-Armagnac merchant house family-run producer vintage Armagnac
Country France
Region Gers, Bas-Armagnac (Occitanie)
Founded 1832

Distillation

Distillation with Armagnac-type stills; the maison uses an Orthez continuous still and other on-site stills, with typical spirit strength at distillation output between 52% and 60% ABV.

Ageing

Traditional aging in oak casks: initial years in new casks (around 400 L), then transfer to older casks for slower, progressive maturation.

Raw materials

Folle Blanche Ugni Blanc Colombard Baco

Representative products

Bas Armagnac 1985 70cl - Castarède Bas Armagnac 1995 70cl - Castarède Bas Armagnac 2005 70cl - Castarède Bas Armagnac Brut 10 Ans D’Âge 70cl - Castarède Bas Armagnac Napoleon 70cl - Castarède Bas Armagnac VS 70cl - Castarède Bas Armagnac VSOP 70cl - Castarède Bas Armagnac XO 20 Ans D’Âge 70cl - Castarède

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