Domaine Chiroulet 1982 – Vieil Armagnac, Ténarèze

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful fine grain and a small richness. It reveals notes of dry orange associated with fine hints of peach in syrup, jam as well as fine hints of almond, rancio, very discreet hints of pepper and dry violet as well a subtle hint of dry mild tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a beautiful definition/finesse of the grain/structure, gourmandize, a beautiful definition/finesse of the grain/structure, gourmandize, a beautiful fine acidulous frame and tension. On the palate this Armagnac expresses notes of jam, yellow peach jam and small notes of crushed Mirabelle plum associated with fine hints of rancio, grilled almond, gray/white pepper as well as subtle hints of spices. Good length.