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Chateau Millet
Since 1890, the family Deche has been producing its Bas Armagnac's from Baco and Ugni-Blanc harvested wines, vinified [to convert (the juice of grapes, for example) into wine by the process of fermentation] and distilled at Chateau Millet in the heart of Bas Armagnac region, close to the town of Eauze.
Today the distillation of specially selected Baco wines takes place during the first half of December of each year using an authentic Armagnac still in continuous operation,as evidenced by the two "boilers", in other words the two stills, mentioned in the deed of the end of the 19th century when the family bought the estate.
Chateau Millet is committed to this grape variety, definitely recognized as a major Armagnac grape variety, for the characteristic roundness and smoothness that it gives to our soils.
All of the vintaged crop is aged in 400 litre oak barrels until the bottling date mentioned on the label. The current stock of Chateau Millet in Sydney was bottled in March, 2021, therefore, the 1981 vintage has been in barrels for 40 years absorbing the flavours of the unique oak barrels from that region.
1981
700ml - $156
42% alcohol, no burning spirit, big caramel, butterscotch nose and palate, soft/smooth, great length, caramel finish, great dark gold colour. Complex nose, palate but a very femine Armagnac.
1981
50ml Vial - $15
Another afficiando’s Tasting Note
1981 Vintage Great golden colour, strong influence of wood which I suspect was an old cask, good clean nose, lovely smooth finish**
1986
700ml - $139
1986
50ml Vial - $13
Excellent nose, soft on palate
Another Afficiandos’ Tasting Note
1986 Vintage Clean clear colour. excellent nose a delicate lingering finish, a very classy drink.*
1989
700ml - $120
Slightly higher spirit, large finish, more delicate, fruity caramelised
Another Afficiando’s Tasting Notes
1989 Vintage Vibrant rose colour, very aromatic light body Clean and elegant with a complex and gentle finish. My favourite of the three Ch Millets ***
1989
50ml Vial - $11
Château de Sandemagnan
Château de Sandemagnan is a historic property located in one of La Chaîne Thermale du Soleil's domaines in Barbotan. Very near Cazaubon in the Bas Armagnac region.
It is owned by the famous French chef – Michel Guerrard. He has a number of thermal bath hotels in the south west region of France.
On the road between Cazaubon and Eauze lies the very picturesque Chateau de Sandemagnan with an elegant tree entry to its warehouse.
Its 1975 vintage won a Gold at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2018, judges’ scoring 90-92.9. " An old, old Armagnac which in its antiquity has achieved a kind of quiet serenity. The overiding flavours of burnt orange peel, orange blossom, raisin, fig and fruitcake spread deliciously from the nose through to the palate. Supremely well balanced, medium bodied, starts quietly but grows, and grows and grows in intensity on the palate to the longest imaginable finish.”
1975
700ml - $236
Very high mature spirit, rich with soft nose
1975
50ml Vial - $21
Another Afficiando’s Tasting Notes
!975 Vibrant colour, wonderful nose and perfume, gentle on the palate, at 45Yo extra ordinally fine, 96/100
1980
700ml - $189
Great Complexity
1980
50ml Vial - $17
Another Afficiando’s Tasting Notes
1980 Good colour but nose a bit dumb,, first taste explosive and intense , a top end digestif. 94/100
1983
700ml - $184
Closed nose, very smooth on palate
Another Afficiando’s Tasting Notes
1983 Good colour , nose good, high alcohol on palate, could do with more time on oak, still a good Digestif but a touch aggressive. 92/100
1983
50ml Vial - $16
Domaine de Maupas
Domaine de Maupas is managed & owned by the brothers, Jean et Christian Buffaumène.
The 1986 vintage is 45% alcohol, Flavours of almonds, balanced, soft and complex, good long spirit finish, honeycomb, butterscotch characters, a very lively expression.
The 1989 vintage has 45% alcohol , very much like the Domaine Maupas ’86, similar characters.
1986
700ml - $134
1986
50ml Vial - $14
45% alcohol, Almonds, balanced, soft and complex, good long spirit finish, honeycomb, butterscotch characters, a very lively expression. Little spirit, great caramelised nose
Another Afficiando’s Tasting Notes
1986 Domaine de Maupas: Vibrant colour, wonderful perfumed nose, superb alcohol balance, ultra-smooth finish 96.5/100
1989
700ml - $123
45% alcohol , very much like the Domaine Maupas ’86, similar characters, rich palate
Another Afficiando’s Tasting Notes
1989 Domaine de Maupas ; Sublime first taste, soft texture, great colour, beautiful wood maturity, 96/100
1989
50ml Vial - $12
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