Tasting a 1983 vintage armagnac from Lacaze. There is not a ton of info available on this house. There seems to have been a small handful of vintages bottled for Master of Malt and Howells of Bristol. From what I can gather, this particular vintage was bottled in 1996 for Howells of Bristol in the UK. Who is Howells of Bristol, you ask? No clue. Bottled at 46%.
Nose: It's fresh. No dense oak notes to sort through. This is very straightforward, but in a good way.
Fruits. Bright melon stands out. Floral and aromatic. Sandalwood. Never overwhelming the sweetness, though.
Taste: Immediately sweet. Strawberry, golden raisins, melon. Honey. Very lively.
Finish: The finish transitions cleanly from the sweet fruits into some light oak notes. Menthol, damp oak, some sharp spice; gentian, cinnamon. Nice length.
Overall: This is a very nice youthful armagnac. It has the freshness that I really enjoy and it is very clean. A nice array of fruits with a lasting finish that carries through with some lighter oak influence. It certainly has me chasing the next sip even if it isn't terribly complex. I’m curious to try an expression with a touch more age on it, but wouldn't mind having a bottle of this on the shelf at the right price.
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