| Comoz "Absinthe des Alpes" Established in 1870 in Chambery in the Savoie region, C. Comoz specialized in a unique vermouth blanc (white vermouth) and an equally remarkable absinthe "Absinthe des Alpes", based on a local recipe, and using mountain herbs. The absinthe is extremely pale amber in colour, and louches almost white. My belief is that this absinthe was originally a blanche, and the slight colour now is simply a result of a century of ageing. It's not possible to say this with absolute certainty, it may instead have been an exceptionally pale verte. The aroma and flavour of this absinthe are quite wonderful, very floral, licorice root and green anise of the very finest quality are both noticeable, the louche is thick and rich, and yet the absinthe has an extraordinarily refined feel in the mouth, very feminine and perfumed in character. Really quite remarkable! |
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| Vintage-dated Armagnac Robust, Rich and Characterful The Perfect Birthday and Anniversary Gift |
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| Armagnac, distilled mainly in Gascony in the southwest of France, is recognised as the only brandy to come close to the quality of cognac - indeed some connoisseurs specifically prefer the more robust flavour of armagnac. It is distilled once only, in a specialised copper still that was invented in the Armagnac region on the nineteenth century. Frequently, small farmers use a portable still, which is wheeled from farm to farm. It is then aged in black oak, which gives tannin and deep colour to the brandy. The ageing and labelling of armagnac is done in much the same way as cognac. The region known as Armagnac is divided into three areas (in order of descending quality): Bas-Armagnac, Ténarèze, and Haut Armagnac. Any bottle bearing only the word Armagnac, without mention of any of the regions, is a blend of two or all three regions. Unlike cognacs, vintage dated armagnacs have always been legal in France, and so a much wider variety of vintage-specific bottlings are available. |
| Bas-Armagnac Samalens "Vieille Relique" 1888 "Société des Vieilles Eaux-de-Vie d’Armagnac Laujuzan (Gers) France Vieilli en futs" Contact us for pricing and ordering details |
| Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1900 - SOLD One of the finest and most reputable armagnac from the famous Cognac Lheraud company. |
| Grand Armagnac 1893 - SOLD Rare early Armagnac from one of the greatest vintages in the region ever. 50cl bottles. |
| An important large format bottle of Armagnac 1865 - SOLD |
| Grand Armagnac Janneau 1872 - SOLD The oldest reserve of the Janneau family, a great armagnac. |
| Armagnac Ryst-Dupeyron 1904 Dupeyron is one of the oldest Armagnac house and is still family owned. They own one of the largest armagnac collection dating back to 1850. Contact us for pricing and ordering details |
| Grand Bas-Armagnac Laberdolive 1911 - SOLD A lovely basquaise bottle. |
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| Some previously sold bottles of vintage armagnac: |
| Armagnac Fauchon 1922 Very old reserve from the cellars of the gourmet food company Fauchon. 890 € (excl. VAT) |
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