Sasu Un Petit Grain

La Licorne Armagnac Millesime 1979 - 70 Cl In Cassa Di Legno - Sasu Un Petit Grain

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Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
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 Aged since 1979
Distillation method Continuous or batch distillation
Number of distillations 1
Variety Ugni blanc, colombard, folle blanche
Color Amber
Consumption At room temperature, after meal
La Licorne Millesime 1979 by Sasu Un Petit Grain shows a mature, refined character, with an aromatic profile that recalls dried fruit and slow-cooked preserves without slipping into contrived excesses. On the palate it is warm and enveloping, with a silky texture that supports notes of sweet spices, light vanilla and a faint earthy hint that adds depth; the impression is one of balance between warmth and clarity, with a persistence that invites slow sipping. Perfect as a bottle to cellar or to give on a special occasion, it is presented in the classic wooden case that enhances the contents and aids preservation.

It is best enjoyed neat or with a slight warming of the snifter, accompanying dark chocolate desserts or aged cheeses, but it also stands up well to a contemplative after-dinner pause. An Armagnac that speaks of time and care, made for those seeking a sip dense with character without artifice.
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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