Domaine de Maouhum Armagnac (750ml)

This tiny estate is being run today by Christelle Lasseignou who returned home to Gascony after living in Paris when her parents were no longer able to run the estate. Christelle's grapes are all baco and she distills only a few barrels each year. We've tasted through vintages from 1983 to 2004, and even a few younger VS and XO expressions in are visits to Maouhum. They have all been outstanding, bringing an intensely woody flavor from the extended oak aging, plenty of spice, but with a delicacy that one might not expect from a brandy that old. While we've previously carried some older vintage editions from Maouhum, our latest batch is a young, vibrant Armagnac that showcases the potential for the spirit as a mixer and cocktail ingredient. This light and easy-drinking version of Armagnac is perfect for making a more potent Sidecar or a subtle twist on an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. The fruitiness of the grapes comes through along with the wood, making for a more expressive spirit than whiskey of a similar age and style. Don't let the pale color fool you, however; this is loaded with richness and spice even at such a young age.