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From the heart of Bas Armagnac, this Armagnac Garreau 1967 is a poetic embodiment of time and tradition. Distilled from Ugni Blanc and Baco grapes with an Alambic Armagnacais, it captures the essence of its terroir. The spirit‘s journey, spanning over five decades, began in the embrace of Gascon oak barrels, nestled in a wet cellar. As years passed, it was cradled into a dry warehouse, allowing ist character to deepen and flourish.
Each of the 168 bottles is a rare gem, free from additives, preserving the pure soul of the region. The nose is greeted with an intricate basket of nuts, the sweetness of demerara sugar, the boldness of cigar tobacco, and the luxury of precious woods, all crowned with a delicate bouquet of spring flowers. This leads to a palate where balance reigns supreme – a luscious dance of nut chocolate, tobacco, and stewed fruits, culminating in an endless finish. Each sip is a moment of lust for the senses.
“I may have drunk the perfect Armagnac today — at least the perfect one for me. It’s complex without being overwhelming. It evolves in the glass if you give it time. The alcohol is perfectly integrated. Yes, it does lean quite heavily toward the wood, but that doesn’t bother me, because it still brings fruity notes and isn’t overly oaky or too bitter. Whether there’s still more to discover, I can’t say; for that, I simply lack the knowledge of what’s still slumbering in the producers’ cellars. But of everything I’ve tasted so far, it’s my new reference.
9,5 / 10”
“When someone says ‘1967’ I think Jimi Hendrix, but I must admit there were also some marvellous spirits distilled that year. Here’s an example—by far the best Garreau I’ve ever tasted.
90/100 Points”