
Armagnac-Castarede
Although Armagnac is the oldest brandy distilled in France it has taken a back row seat to its more famous cousin Cognac. Not to be confused with Cognac (to the North of Bordeaux,) Armagnac lies between the Adour and Garonne rivers in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
Armagnac was never produced in the same vast quantities that Cognac has been produced and as such, was and continues to be produced by mainly smaller, family-owned producers rather than the ‘big players’ in Cognac.
There are ten different grape varieties used in the production of Armagnac, but four grape varieties in particular provide the backbone for the majority of Armagnacs. Always blended, the four main grape varieties are Baco 22A, Colombard, Folle Blanche and Ugni Blanc.
United Cellars import a wide range of Armagnacs from key producers such as Delord, Castarede, Comte de Lamaestre, Maison Gélas and many more!
Armagnac was never produced in the same vast quantities that Cognac has been produced and as such, was and continues to be produced by mainly smaller, family-owned producers rather than the ‘big players’ in Cognac.
There are ten different grape varieties used in the production of Armagnac, but four grape varieties in particular provide the backbone for the majority of Armagnacs. Always blended, the four main grape varieties are Baco 22A, Colombard, Folle Blanche and Ugni Blanc.
United Cellars import a wide range of Armagnacs from key producers such as Delord, Castarede, Comte de Lamaestre, Maison Gélas and many more!
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- The appellation Napoleon is a blend of Armagnac of at least 5 years old. Our Napoleon is a blend of Armagnacs which are around 15 years old. Gives ripe prune aromas and dry fruits. Is very smooth with some rancio notes. ... Learn MoreCASTAREDE NAPOLEON - 15 YEARS BAS ARMAGNAC$119.99 Per itemOut of stock
- Aged in oak barrels. This vintage bottled in 2016 has been aging for 29 years in oak barrels. This 1987 vintage is a powerful expression, fresh and fruit-driven on the nose. Hints of liquorice as well. It’s not as earthy as some ... Learn MoreCASTAREDE 1987 ARMAGNAC BA$199.99 Per itemOut of stock
- Topazes and sienna robe with orange touches. It offers a nose with complex flavours, which marries animal notes like leather, floral flavours like eucalyptus and fruity flavours like dry fig and blond tobacco. After warming it up, we can smell ... Learn MoreCASTAREDE 1978 ARMAGNAC - GRAND BAS$249.99 Per itemOut of stock
- The Castarède vintages won medals for more than 20 years in large international professional competitions. Farmed according to tradition in hundred-year-old wine warehouses, the Castarède vintages from Armagnac can go back to 1893 ! A great selection sold at the price ... Learn MoreCASTAREDE 1970 ARMAGNAC GBA$490.00 Per itemOut of stock
- Crystalised fruits, almonds and pecan nuts all combine to provide a style that Castarede has characterised in most of its vintages. Distillation of these armagnacs is at around 60 degrees which accounts for the drier fruit flavours and use of the ... Learn MoreCASTAREDE 1965 ARMAGNAC GBA$499.99 Per itemOut of stock
- Founded in 1832, Castarede is the oldest still operating in Armagnac. Under the guidance of six generations of the family, the house makes available vintage and non-vintage Armagnacs distilled primarily between 1900-2000, sourcing fruit from throughout the Bas Armagnac region. From ... Learn MoreCASTAREDE 1946 ARMAGNAC$2,559.99 Per itemOut of stock
- The Castarède vintages won medals for more than 20 years in large international professional competitions. Farmed according to tradition in hundred-year-old wine warehouses, the Castarède vintages from Armagnac can go back to 1893! A great selection sold at the price ... Learn MoreCASTAREDE 1939 ARMAGNAC$2,899.99 Per itemOut of stock