Armagnac 1975/2022 - 46 Year Old - Cask AMF007 (70cl, 49.2%)

This Bas-Armagnac from Château Garreau was distilled in 1975 and bottled in 2022 at 46 years old by Asta Morris as single cask AMF007, with an outturn of 280 numbered bottles. It is bottled at 49.2% cask strength, without added colour or chill filtration, and shows a deep gold colour in the glass. The estate lies near Labastide d'Armagnac and has a history of Armagnac production dating back to the 17th century. On the nose there is honey, raisins, peony, broom blossom and pollen, followed by chicory coffee and rose, with savoury notes of meat, bone marrow, stock, lentils and ham. The palate brings oak, pine-like notes, earth and spices, with a soapy note that still comes together. The finish is medium in length, distinctly sour, almost vinegar-like, reminiscent of brine, with a note of mead.