ALABAT x Marion, vintage 1999, cask 327
44.9%ABV
Domaine de Poutëou
Bas-Armagnac
In 2019, Marion, then a researcher in Shanghai, took a gamble to change her life with her family and write a new chapter for the family estate. She embodies a new generation of enthusiasts, dreaming, creating, and striving for the finest expression of Armagnac.
Ageing: 23 years old
Distillation: December 1999
Bottling: July 2, 2023
Bottling: July 2, 2023
Origin: Domaine de Poutëou
Grape variety: 100% Baco
Cask: French oak from Gascony
Alambic: Gas-fired Armagnac still from 1942
Tasting Notes
Nose: Smooth and indulgent onset. Pastry notes, vanilla, and candied prune. This is followed by spicier aromas of clove and bark.
Palate: Powerful yet rounded start. Begins with notes of candied fruits, followed by flavors of caramelized tarte tatin, ending with a hint of resinous tones.
Finish: Remarkably long with candied fruits, lingering with a subtle smoky touch.
Portrait
Portrait of Marion by Anna Petrissans. Acrylic on canvas.
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