Castarède have been producing their Armagnac in the Bas region for over 175 years – this is their VSOP expression, made with eaux de vie which has aged for at least 8 years before bottling.
Castarede VSOP Bas Armagnac | 700MLTasting Notes
Nose: The spiced aroma suggests allspice, vanilla and nutmeg.
Palate: The palate feels super light, opening with an herbaceous lilt that gives way to mouthwatering honey and vanilla, tapering off on hints of cedar, orange peel and clove.
Finish: Smooth and versatile.
Distillery Information
It is the oldest trading House of Armagnac. Established in 1832. This year, it just turned 184 years old. The Castarède Family has been managing and developping this activity since 6 generations. Today, Florence Castarède runs the company. It owns one of the most important collections of Armagnac vintages, the oldest one dating from 1893. Their masters of cellars, who succeeded stayed respectively, 36 and 25 years. They demonstrate of the continuity of this traditional knowledge, regarding the selection of the best productions from the Bas Armagnac , the methods of distillation and aging.
