"The vintage reflects the year of harvest. The youngest vintages released by Maison Dartigalongue are aged for a minimum of 15 years in 400-litre oak barrels. After 40 to 50 years of barrel aging, they are transferred to glass demijohns to preserve their flavour and prevent further reduction in alcohol content. The characteristics of each Armagnac continue to evolve year by year due to aging and the “angel’s share” (3–4% annual evaporation in barrel).
 
 
Nose : Dried fruits, walnuts, smoky notes—typical of a “noble rancio.”
 
 
Palate : Well-structured with persistent tannins, finishing very long with flavors of dates, prunes, spices, and licorice."