Paid: $100 for 750ml
Distilled/Owned by: Chateau de Ravignan
Region: Bas Armagnac, France
41.5% ABV
Grapes: Undisclosed
Aged For: 29 years (Distilled 1988)
Cask Type: French oak
Chill Filtered: No
Color Added: No
Color: Deep brown
Drank: Neat, in a glencairn
Nose: Rich custard, old oak, caramelized grapes, vanilla, molasses, brown sugar
Mouthfeel: Medium body, midway between wet and dry
Palate/Taste: Blackberry jam, oak, pipe tobacco, caramel, vanilla, leather, molasses
Finish: Medium warmth and lasting, leather, heavy oak, toffee, chocolate, and blueberry with a hint of cherry
Thoughts: The oak has had a lot of influence on this one, a nice deep dark flavor profile
Score: 87 out of 100