Very structured on the palate, with well-integrated tannins that provide a firm foundation for aromas of candied fruit and candied citrus peel.
the bottle
A house blend from Castarède, the oldest Armagnac négociant, founded in 1832. An XO brings together eaux-de-vie in which the youngest has spent at least ten years in oak casks. The nose is powerful and warming, with notes of fruit and spice. The palate is well-structured, with smooth tannins providing a framework for aromas of candied fruit and candied citrus peel.
Serve with best enjoyed as a digestif
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…
All Castarède Armagnacs →The record
Each winter, the stills bring a warming flame that fires the heart, and beneath rafters blackened by a century of evaporation, the long, patient work of maturation quietly unfolds.
For more than 180 years, first in the cellars at Pont de Bordes on the banks of the Baïse, then at the Bas-Armagnac estate of Château de Maniban, the Castarède family has lovingly maintained a unique expertise in the service of Armagnac.
Woody - Elegant - Balanced - Fruity - Long - Powerful - Rich
Elegant - Expressive - Rich
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