soonershrink
L'Encantada XO Armagnac Lot Winston
Armagnac — Armagnac, France
Reviewed
January 6, 2023 (edited January 28, 2023)
First time trying an Armagnac. Haven't been particularly impressed by the Cognac I've tried, but I've heard good things about Armagnac and about this bottler specifically. This bottling is for a local restaurant that consists of three single vintage casks, 1985 Domaine Del Cassou, 1989 Domaine Lasalle, and 2004 Domaine Bellair.
The nose starts off with nutmeg, tobacco, old oak furniture, and mulled apple cider. The palate is at first mildly sweet with a hint of citrus fruit, then starts to go to the edge of too much wood, before thankfully turning back again to some nice fruity sweetness. Cinnamon and clove. Maybe grilled pineapple? It goes out with a mix of the fruit and oaky tannins.
For a first time trying, I'm quite pleased. The old oak notes are strong, but it's got some fruity balance and decent complexity. I could definitely see exploring this category more, although it's rare to see any Armagnac on a shelf in Oklahoma, so opportunity may be pretty limited.
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