Domaine Chiroulet 1982 – Armagnac

(Bottled : 06/2020. 42%) The nose is elegant, powerful, racy and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain (very discreetly tight) as well as intensity. It reveals notes of crystallized kumquat, candied tangerine and small notes of candied orange associated with touches of crushed white fruit as well as a hint of crushed yellow plum, fine caramelization hints, dried blond tobacco, fresh nutmeg, black pepper and an imperceptible hint of dried earth. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, gourmand and offers a good definition, a small straightness, precision as well as a fine freshness. On the palate this Armagnac expresses notes of fleshy / crushed white fruit, caramelized tangerine, caramelized orange, crystallized orange and small notes of juicy lychees associated with touches of caramelization, toasted as well as hints of dry oak, dried blond tobacco, nougatine, a subtle hint of almond, dried rosé and rancio. Good length. Power on the finish.