Varieties : Ugni-blanc 60% Baco 40% Producer: Domaine Tariquet Description: The Grassa family settled in 1912 at Château du Tariquet where fine eaux-de-vie have been produced since 1683. The wines are exclusively produced from the grapes harvested from the family estate’s vineyards located in the Bas-Armagnac region. They are then distilled in a traditional wood-fired Armagnac alembic at the Château. After several years of aging in oak barrels, these eaux-de-vie become Bas-Armagnacs of great finesse and rare elegance. Characteristics : Aged in wood for at least ten years, revealing a brandy at the height of its powers, and full of character. Baco and Ugni Blanc grape varieties are typical of the region of Bas-Armagnac which produce brandies that age well. Domaine Tariquet Tres Vieil X.O., is aged for between ten and twelve years in charred oak casks before bottling. This ageing in casks imparts the toasted flavours so typical of this style of Armagnac. It is the most ancient and honoured wine spirit of France. During the XVIth century, it was sold in pharmacies as 'medicine'. Since 1683 the Domaine Tariquet and its vineyards have produced one of the greatest Armagnac of the region. Serving suggestion :An intense bouquet, steeped with the aromas of freshly baked bread, toast and underlying candied fruit. Fresh, supple and well-rounded on the palate, revealing a subtle union of vanilla oak and fruit. Amazing length, with the aromas of dried fruit and toast on the finish