Marcillac 1970 Vintage Armagnac
- Distillery
- Marcillac
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £228
- Tasting notes
- Dried Fruit, Toasted, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- Marcillac's 1970 vintage Armagnac captures a single harvest of Ugni Blanc grapes through natural fermentation and traditional distillation, aging into a spirit-focused on spice and orchard fruit. At 42% ABV, the 54-year maturation has created complexity while maintaining the varietal character. This bottling suits those interested in how vintage expression shapes Armagnac, tasted neat to fully appreciate the vintage effect.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Marcillac 1970 Vintage Armagnac is a from Marcillac (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — dried fruit, toasted, cooked fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Marcillac's 1970 vintage Armagnac captures a single harvest of Ugni Blanc grapes through natural fermentation and traditional distillation, aging into a spirit-focused on spice and orchard fruit. At 42% ABV, the 54-year maturation has created complexity while maintaining the varietal character. This bottling suits those interested in how vintage expression shapes Armagnac, tasted neat to fully appreciate the vintage effect.
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