Armagnac "Clos Martin" VSOP 8 years old, gift box, 0.7 L
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Tasting Notes
Armagnac beautiful amber-colored oily.
The taste of Armagnac felt excellent balance of its constituent elements: oak, plum, vanilla, nuts and sweet spices. Long aftertaste has a piquant sharpness.
Armagnac has refined a natural flavor that is filled with notes of dried fruit, ginger, vanilla and violet colors, which are framed by velvet earth nuances.
Armagnac is recommended to use as digestive alone or accompanied by fruits and berries.
Interesting Facts
"Clos Martin" VSOP 8 years old is a mixture of alcohols armanyachnyh, whose age ranges from 8 to 10 years. It is longer than the frame. Established by the French legislation under which Armagnac VSOP class must have a minimum shutter speed of at least 5 years. The basis for the "Clos Martin" VSOP 8 years old Folle Blanche grapes is known for its elegance and piquancy. His second name «Piceuerpoul» translated as "biting her lip," because of its high acidity. Until 1870 Folle Blanche was the dominant variety among planting grapes in Gascony, but after several unsuccessful years, most vineyards were affected botrytis, which led to their felling. To date, only 150 hectares are planted with this variety, which is 1% of the total area of the region. For the production of Armagnac collected in October, grapes are pressed and pressed juice is fermented to yield a fairly strong sour wine. After distillation in small copper alambikah distillate has 52% of the strength that is significantly lower than in other regions, while it is rich in flavor. Aged in oak barrels gives armagnac roundness, balance and softness.
