Domaine de Baraillon Bas Armagnac 2012 (70cl, 49%)

This is a 2012 vintage Bas-Armagnac from Domaine de Baraillon, bottled in 2025 at 49% ABV after thirteen years of ageing. It is made from Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco grown on sandy-loam soils known locally as Sables fauves, and matured in local oak casks in the estate's old cellars. The distillate is fruity and floral, with cocoa and tea accents and spice that carries into the finish. On the nose there are ripe fruit, delicate floral notes, gentle spice, light sweetness and cocoa. The palate brings intense fruit, a clear floral note, gentle spice, light sweetness and tea. The finish is long and layered, with fruit, floral and spicy impressions lingering together.