Bas Armagnac VSOP 70cl - Castarède
CastarèdeArmagnac 70 cl 40.0% vol Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, sweet spices
64,40 €−31%
Recommended price: 93,50 €
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Technical information
- Producer
- Castarède
- Type
- Armagnac
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 40.0%
- Aging
- Minimum 4 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, sweet spices
- Ingredients
- White grape varieties (Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche)
- Type of cask
- French oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Continuous distillation in traditional column still
- Number of distillations
- 1
- Variety
- Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche
- Color
- Golden amber
- Consumption
- Neat, at room temperature, after meal
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The Bas Armagnac VSOP of Castarède is born in the heart of the historic Gers region, in Occitania, famous for its centuries-old tradition in the production of quality distillates. Made with typical grapes from the area, mainly from varieties such as Folle Blanche, Baco, and Ugni Blanc, this Armagnac best expresses the authentic character of the terroir. The long aging in oak barrels gives the distillate a rich and layered aromatic complexity. On the nose, deep scents of dried fruit, vanilla, and delicate spices open up, while on the palate there is a balance between softness and persistence, with light floral notes that harmoniously blend with hints of toasted wood.
This VSOP expression is particularly appreciated for its versatility: ideal as a digestif to sip slowly, it perfectly accompanies desserts based on dark chocolate or dried fruit sweets, but it is also suitable for refined pairings in the kitchen, for example with rich sauces and aged cheeses. The Bas Armagnac Castarède represents a sensory journey into the most authentic tradition of Armagnac, a distillate that tells the story of the territory with elegance and character.
This VSOP expression is particularly appreciated for its versatility: ideal as a digestif to sip slowly, it perfectly accompanies desserts based on dark chocolate or dried fruit sweets, but it is also suitable for refined pairings in the kitchen, for example with rich sauces and aged cheeses. The Bas Armagnac Castarède represents a sensory journey into the most authentic tradition of Armagnac, a distillate that tells the story of the territory with elegance and character.
Merchant house
Castarède
Gers, Bas-Armagnac (Occitanie)FranceSince 1832
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.
- Founded in 1832: one of the oldest Armagnac maisons.
- Château de Maniban: a 16-hectare estate located in the Grand Bas-Armagnac.
- Integrated supply chain management: winemaking, distillation, aging and bottling carried out on site.
- Use of traditional Armagnac stills, including an Orthez continuous still.
- Range includes millésimes and blends with VS, VSOP, Napoléon and XO designations.
Specialities
- Armagnac
- Bas-Armagnac
- merchant house
- family-run producer
- vintage Armagnac
The story
The Castarède family has been active in the Armagnac trade since 1832; the house is recognized as the oldest maison de négoce of Armagnac. The main estate is the Château de Maniban, in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, purchased by the family and today home to winemaking, distillation, aging and bottling operations. The maison has remained family-run and also maintains a showroom in central Paris.
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