Marie Duffau Napoléon Armagnac

Nice light copper color. Nose has raisin notes. Taste is similar to the nose with a light raisin sweetness along with some heat. Medium mouthfeel and finish. This was the first Armagnac I've tried so I was a little biased, initially comparing it to Cognac. I found it somewhat harsher than cognac in regards to having some more heat but the flavor was more robust (due to the single distillation). This stronger character paired better with the maduro cigars I like. I am looking foward to sampling other Armagnacs.

This brandy is of light-medium Amber color. The aromas are of apple with traces of oak and very mild citrus aspect. Taste profile is mildly tannic with wood-like flavors paired with apple. The mouthfeel is medium-to-hot quickly tapering off to mild. Overall, a decent Armagnac for the price.

Clear, medium amber, sheeting; clean, medium intensity, matured, dried apple, grape pomace, cantaloupe, nectarine, chestnuts, hazelnut, orange blossom; dry, medium intensity, smooth alcohol, full body, long finish, butterscotch, fruitcake, rustic, very good quality due to balance, intensity, and complexity

Clear, medium, amber; clean, medium intensity, orange peel, vanilla bean, toasted coconut, red apple skin, lily, hazelnut, toffee, leather, matured; dry, smooth alcohol, medium body, silky texture, medium intensity with long length and complexity, confirms nose with soft cherry, fig, vanilla, rose, almond, toffee; outstanding quality due to balance, long finish, soft complexity