REVIEW # 11 - ARMAGNAC 30.12.2023
Domaine Séailles 20 years old
ALC: 44 %
Bottled by: OB
Tank: No. 4
Bottled: 19th April 2023
Number of bottles: Unknown (different sizes available)
DESCRIPTION:
Teneraze in the house!
I've visited Julien and his Domaine Séailles in May 2023. I can really recommend to visit him. But be aware! It's quiet difficult to find him. Feels like it's a top secret Domaine. If you taste yourself through his wonderful collection of old Armagnacs, you maybe understand why it is that hidden :)
The 20 year old is, beside Juliens newer organic collection, the youngest Armagnac he offers. But what are we talking about? 20 years is a very good age though.
COLOUR:
Forest honey
NOSE:
Wonderful complex Tenareze nose. Banana and cherry jam, caramel, dates, raisins and some marzipan.
PALATE:
The palate is tingling and more on the dry side. Wood is present. Dried fruits like raisins and dates continue here. A little bit biterness, like some lemon zest.
FINISH:
Medium but strong finish. It's more a ristretto finish. Some ginger and grapefruit.
OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Highlight for me is the superb nose. Really intense and diverse. Overall a very nice 20 year old Tenareze. But if you have the chance to taste a vintage, you should go for it.
RESULT:
- 88/100 -