Sasu Un Petit Grain

La Licorne Armagnac Millesime 1960 - 70 Cl In Cassa Di Legno - Sasu Un Petit Grain

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Format: 70 cl

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Producer Sasu Un Petit Grain
Type Armagnac
Aromatic profile Fruity, spicy, vanilla, wood
Ingredients Grape
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Type of cask Oak barrels
Aging Over 50 years
Distillation method Continuous or batch distillation
Number of distillations 1 or 2
Variety Ugni blanc, folle blanche, colombard
Color Dark amber
Consumption At room temperature, after meal
La Licorne Armagnac Millesime 1960 is an example of great maturity that tells the story of time with calmness and precision. On the palate it offers a warm, enveloping depth, with a soft, silky texture that supports flavors of dried fruit, honey and a subtle note of sweet spices; the structure is elegant, not aggressive, and leaves a long, clean finish that invites small, contemplative sips. The balance between alcoholic warmth and softness is well judged, giving a sense of prestige without heaviness.

The contents are presented in the traditional wooden case, ideal for storage or as a collector’s gift, and are best appreciated in small tulip glasses, at room temperature or slightly warm. It pairs with dark chocolate, aged cheeses, or as a digestif after substantial meals, offering the satisfaction of a mature, restrained distillate. An Armagnac that speaks of slowness and depth, intended for those seeking character and finesse in a single bottle.
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

La Licorne Armagnac Vintage 1915 - 70 cl in wooden case La Licorne Armagnac Vintage 1959 - 70 cl in wooden case La Licorne Armagnac Vintage 1960 - 70 cl in wooden case La Licorne Armagnac Vintage 1961 - 70 cl in wooden case La Licorne Armagnac Vintage 1962 - 70 cl in wooden case La Licorne Armagnac Vintage 1963 - 70 cl in wooden case La Licorne Armagnac Vintage 1965 - 70 cl in wooden case La Licorne Armagnac Vintage 1966 - 70 cl in wooden case La Licorne Armagnac Vintage 1967 - 70 cl in wooden case La Licorne Armagnac Vintage 1968 - 70 cl in wooden case

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