Grand Armagnac Janneau Millésimé 1978 - 70cl - Wooden Case

Janneau

Armagnac · 70 cl · 43.0% vol · Fruity, spicy, vanilla, wood

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Technical information
Producer Janneau
Type Armagnac
Aromatic profile Fruity, spicy, vanilla, wood
Ingredients Grape
Format 70 cl
Gradation 43.0%
Country Francia
Type of cask French oak
Aging Many years, since 1978
Distillation method Traditional continuous Armagnac 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 1978 is a superb expression of the rich tradition of distillation in Armagnac, one of the most renowned regions for brandy production in France. Distilled in 1978, this spirit has matured for decades in wooden casks, allowing the development of a complexity and depth of aromas that only time can provide.

Presented in an elegant wooden case, the Grand Armagnac Janneau Millésimé 1978 is contained in a 70cl bottle that enhances its value and careful preservation. Each sip of this Armagnac is a journey through the history and art of distillation: on the nose, deep notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and toasting emerge, with accents of sweet spices thanks to the aging in oak barrels.

On the palate, the Janneau Millésimé 1978 offers an extraordinary richness of flavors that reflect the aromas perceived olfactorily. Notes of plum, caramel, and chocolate blend in perfect balance with a slightly spicy touch that lingers in a long and pleasantly warm finish.

This spirit is ideal to be enjoyed alone, at the end of a meal, as a digestive, or accompanied by a fine cigar, offering a sensory experience of great refinement. Each bottle of Grand Armagnac Janneau Millésimé 1978 is a unique piece, a witness to an exceptional vintage year and a wise distilling art passed through generations. A true treasure for lovers of high-end spirits and a must-have gem for collectors.
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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