Grand Armagnac Janneau Millésimé 1966 - 70cl - Wooden Case

Janneau

Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer Janneau
Type Armagnac
Aromatic profile Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, spices, wood
Ingredients Grape
Format 70 cl
Gradation 43.0%
Country Francia
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
The Grand Armagnac Janneau Millésimé 1966 is an unparalleled jewel of French distillation tradition, presented in an elegant wooden case. This Armagnac is a true expression of the terroir and the refined aging techniques that characterize it. Distilled in 1966, it stands as an excellence in the world of spirits, offering a unique and intensely nostalgic sensory experience.

Distilled from selected grapes and aged for decades in barriques, this Armagnac stands out for its deep amber color, with hues that fade into antique copper. On the nose, the Janneau Millésimé 1966 reveals a complex bouquet, rich with aromas of dried fruit, sweet spices such as vanilla and cinnamon, and nuances of cocoa and tobacco, all perfectly integrated with hints of fine wood due to the long aging in oak barrels.

On the palate, the Armagnac is extremely balanced, with a velvety structure and a palate that follows through on the olfactory promises, adding a range of flavors that include notes of plum, honey, leather, and a light roast. The tasting concludes with a persistent and warming finish, leaving an unforgettable impression.

Served at room temperature in an appropriate glass, the Grand Armagnac Janneau Millésimé 1966 is ideal as an after-meal digestif. It can be enjoyed alone, to fully appreciate its qualities, or paired with dark chocolate or a quality cigar to enhance the tasting experience.

Representing an excellent choice for connoisseurs, this Armagnac is also a precious gift for spirit lovers, especially on special occasions. The presentation in a wooden case enhances its value and makes it both a fascinating and historically rich collector's piece.
House

Janneau

House

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Janneau.

Maison Janneau is a historic Armagnac house based in Condom (Gers), known for using and blending two distillation methods (continuous and double) and for aging its eaux-de-vie in French oak casks.
Armagnac Grands Armagnacs Single-distillery Armagnac Armagnac blends (double & continuous distillation)
Country France
Region Occitania (Armagnac, Gers)
Founded 1851

Distillation

Continuous distillation with the alambic armagnacais and double distillation with the alambic charentais; the eaux-de-vie from the two techniques are blended in the Maison's assemblages.

Ageing

Aging in 400-liter French oak casks; a specific aeration process involves emptying and mixing casks from the same lot to homogenize development, with transfers into older casks to balance wood and fruit.

Raw materials

grapes (varieties: Baco, Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche)

Representative products

Janneau XO Royal 70cl Janneau VSOP 70cl Janneau XXO Janneau 12 anni 70cl Janneau 18 anni 70cl Janneau 25 anni 70cl Grand Armagnac Janneau Millésimé (es. 1964, 1966, 1967) Grand Armagnac Janneau Dragon 1964

Official Awards

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