Lacaze 1981 Vintage Bas Armagnac

A Bas Armagnac distilled in 1981 and bottled 23 years later. It was shipped in cask to the United Kingdom two years after distillation and stored in damp cellars. The house is located in Eauze. The colour is amber. Aromas include dark chocolate, vanilla, lavender, marzipan and spices, with hazelnuts, chestnuts, walnuts, honey, cane syrup, raisins and pastries on the nose. The palate brings grapes with rosewater and Turkish delight, then earth, cigars, prunes, toffee and marmalade. The finish is long, oaky, menthol and pine-like, with cinnamon, clove and pepper.