How long should Armagnac be aged?

10 years
To be a vintage, an Armagnac must have aged for at least 10 years. You may also find the bottling date on a vintage Armagnac’s label and this will indicate the exact number of years that the Armagnac has been ageing as, unlike wine in this case, an Armagnac will stop ageing once it is put into glass.

What are the best years for Armagnac?

1994 was a good year in Armagnac. Production was significant so there is a lot of choice and styles vary depending on the houses though the eaux-de-vie are exuberant and very expressive at this stage … they are 20 years old (no need to say more)! 1984 : the vineyards suffered heavy frosts, so this year is RARE.

What is vintage Armagnac?

Vintage Armagnacs are those which are produced using grapes from a single harvest. Carrying the bottling date as well, it is possible to work out the approximate age of these brandies. These Armagnacs make excellent gifts, commemorating a birthday or anniversary.

Can you drink old Armagnac?

Old Armagnac is generally enjoyed as after-dinner liqueur, at the end of a meal, served neat.

What is a hors d’age Armagnac?

This is the minimum legal age of the youngest eau-de-vie in an Hors d’Age Armagnac. Very often much older. The average age is normally well over and above. An Hors d’Age, is the blend par excellence.

What is the average age of an Armagnac?

The average age is normally well over and above. An Hors d’Age, is the blend par excellence. With this blend we find the heart of the Armagnac aromas with a palette of candied fruits (prune, apricot, orange peel) associated with mellow aromas of wood.

What does Armagnac taste like?

An Hors d’Age, is the blend par excellence. With this blend we find the heart of the Armagnac aromas with a palette of candied fruits (prune, apricot, orange peel) associated with mellow aromas of wood. Sometimes patisserie notes and spices add tasty indulgence to the whole. A touch of rancio and dried fruits confirm the maturity of the blend.

What is an hors d’age?