Récapet – Brut de Fût 2009, Folle Blanche – Bas-Armagnac

(AB. 50.1%) The nose is powerful (but elegant), distinguished, racy and offers an intense and airy grain. It reveals notes of Zante currant, orangette and small notes of rancio associated with fine touches of dried fig, dried mandarin as well as discreet hints of smoke, tobacco box and a discreet almost vanilla hint (in the background). The palate is fruity and offers gourmandise, softness, fat, a good definition as well as precision. Power and intensity but all in delicacy/control. On the palate this wine expresses notes of marmalade, orangette and small notes of zest associated with touches of dried apricot, tarte Tatin, pâtisseries/caramelization as well as fine hints of tobacco and a subtle hint of smoke. Almost a very discreet peaty hint in the background. Good length.