La Licorne Armagnac Millesime 1978 - 70 Cl In Cassa Di Legno - Sasu Un Petit Grain

Sasu Un Petit Grain

Armagnac · 70 cl · 40.0% vol · Fruity, spicy, vanilla, wood

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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
Aging Long, over 40 years
Distillation method Continuous or batch distillation
Number of distillations 1
Variety Ugni blanc, folle blanche, colombard
Color Amber
Consumption At room temperature, for meditation
La Licorne Armagnac Millesime 1978 presents a warm, measured presence, enclosed in a wooden case that suggests its history. In color it shows deep amber tones, while on the nose there are notes of dried fruit, dark honey and a slight earthy hint that lends authenticity without feeling heavy.

The sip is soft yet structured: the palate is enveloping, with a delicate weave of sweet spices and a lingering freshness that maintains balance, leading to an elegant, dry finish. Best enjoyed slowly, preferably in a wide glass to allow the aromas to open; a gentle room temperature brings out the complexity without blunting the finesse. It naturally lends itself to after-dinner contemplation and pairs well with aged cheeses, dark chocolate or nut-based desserts, but also holds up nicely on its own as a contemplative moment. The wooden case also makes it a refined choice for a gift or for careful storage.
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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