Laffitte 1986 – Bas-Armagnac

The nose is racy and offers power, deepness, a good structure / definition as well as a certain intensity. It reveals notes of currant, dried apple and small notes of caramel quince associated with small touches of caramel pear as well as fine hints of lemon marmalade, caramelization, toast, almond toasted, a very discreet hint of crème brûlée and an imperceptible hint of chocolate. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, gourmandize, a good definition, very fine tension as well as a fine guideline. On the palate, this Armagnac expresses notes of crystallized lemon, orangette and small notes of crystallized mandarin associated with touches of peach in caramel, hints of pear in caramel, dry yellow grapes as well as discreet hints of flowers. dried, pâtisseries / crème brûlée, toasted, sweet spices, a subtle hint of dried tobacco and an imperceptible hint of toffee. Good length.