Baron de Sigognac 1991 Bas Armagnac | 700ML

Armagnac: Baron de Sigognac 1991 Bas | 700ML

A 1991 vintage Baron de Sigognac Armagnac that offers notes of dried fruit, nuts and oak spice.

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Size: 700ML

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: France

Distillery: Baron de Sigognac distillery

Armagnac is the oldest spirit in the world, used as a medicine in former times it has been distilled and appreciated since 1411. The Owners of Baron de Sigognac, The Guasch family, have been in Gascony since the 12th century. They have owned the chteau at Bordeneuve since 1974 and are one of the regions largest courtier and negociant operations. Today the father-and-son team of Jean-Claude and Thomas look after viticulture, vinification and distillation. The Domaine is almost unique in the region as all its production is distilled into Armagnac instead of wine. There is one short column still at the Domaine (almost 100 years old), which produces up to 50 to 60 casks of new spirit annually. The wine is distilled on its lees, and drawn off at 55 to 58%, depending on the harvest. Distillation is continuous through day and night and manually controlled to account for temperature and humidity changes. Once distilled the colourless spirit is aged in 420 litre oak barrels. It is here, in barrel, that the Armagnac leaches vanillins and tannins from the toasted oak which lend the spirit colour and flavour. The depth of colour and complexity of flavour increase all the time the spirit is aged in cask, the colour can range from pale straw to rich amber. As Armagnac ages it becomes darker in colour and softer, smoother and more elegant on the palate whilst aromas and flavours of prunes, violets, fig, honey, butterscotch and rancio develop. Part of the alcohol evaporates naturally during the long years in cask this is known as la part des anges (the angels share). These rare vintage Armagnacs are available in strictly limited quantities.

Baron de Sigognac 1991 Bas Armagnac | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet, spicy nose. Warm pastries, vanilla, berries.

Palate: A cloak of dense, dark fruit and sooty smoke is draped over zesty grapefruit and dry spices. Cardamom and nutmeg mix with dark-chocolate-filled lime boiled sweets.

Finish: Spicy and long finish, not unlike mulled wine.

Distillery Information

The Baron de Sigognac distillery is a traditional one. It is located on the north wing of the main cellar, an old imposing building in the very heart of the vineyard. At Sigognac, the distillery is primarily the place where the secrecy of the house know-how holds an uttermost importance. The distillation is this magic moment when the entirely natural wines give birth to the sublime Sigognac Armagnacs.