Domaine Tariquet Blanche Armagnac Folle Blanche (46%)

This is a blanche Armagnac, an unaged white brandy made entirely from Folle Blanche, the oldest grape variety of Armagnac. It is bottled at 46% and known for finesse, flexibility and fruit. It comes from Domaine Tariquet in Gascony, a family estate since 1912 that grows its own vines and handles distillation, storage and bottling itself. The nose is intense and generous, with green plums, quince and fresh almonds. With air it turns to very ripe fruit. The palate is round, rich and fruity, with a tender, juicy character.