this bottle
Castarède Armagnac Brut de Fût 6 Ans Folle Blanche
- Ageing Distilled in 2008, cask n°43
- Cask Single cask n°43
- Grape varieties 100% Folle Blanche
This 6-year-old Bas-Armagnac is made from 100% Folle Blanche, grown on the Castarède estate's own vines. Harvested and distilled in 2008 at between 55 and 62 degrees, it comes from a single cask, n°43, which today stands at 59% vol. This natural strength is the result of evaporation alone in the cellars, with no reduction whatsoever. A limited edition, presented in a gift box.
the house
Armagnac Castarède
- Founded in 1832
- Location Château de Maniban, Mauléon-d'Armagnac (Gers)
- Appellation Bas-Armagnac
- Grape varieties Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche, Baco (planted in 2015)
- Distillation Traditional continuous armagnacais still (Orthez still dating from 1942)
Founded in 1832, Castarède is one of the oldest Armagnac négociant houses, and remains entirely independent and family-owned. It is today led by Florence Castarède, the sixth generation, from Château de Maniban, in the heart of Bas-Armagnac. The family vineyard is planted with Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche, a historic va…
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