Chateau de Pellehaut Vintage Armagnac 2005
(Armagnac-Tenareze, France) -

Notes from the Distillery:

Located in the quaint village of Montreal-du-Gers, the vines of Chateau de Pellehaut are planted on several different types of soil, including mixtures of clay and limestone along with sand interspersed with small limestone pieces. Pellehaut from the roman pila haut (high point) is owned by the Beraut family. In addition to making a wide range of fantastic table wines, their spirits are some of the finest in the central region of Armagnac, the Tenareze.

100% Folle Blanche

Aged in oak for 16 years

100 proof

Tasting Notes:

Golden-orange colour.

Heady nose with notes of menthol and clove.

Supple, mild and above all flavorsome palate.

Ratings & Reviews:

Gold - IWSC 2020: " A lovely example of aging done well. The sweetness and the dry tannins work in tandem. There's a warm spicy note on the mid-palate. It opens up nicely with a drop of water showing some walnuts, saddle leather and suede. "