Chateau De Briat Hors d'Age Bas-Armagnac 750 ml

Château de Briat Hors d'Âge is a Bas-Armagnac, the westernmost and most prestigious of Armagnac's three growing regions, distilled in a single continuous pass through a traditional column still rather than the double pot-still distillation used for Cognac. "Hors d'Âge" is Armagnac's top official age designation, meaning every eau-de-vie in the blend has aged at least ten years in oak, though many Hors d'Âge blends run considerably older. Expect dried fruit, fig, and toffee up front, with the deep, structured oak character that comes from extended cask time and a long, warming finish. This is a sipping brandy for someone who already appreciates Cognac and wants to explore Armagnac's earthier, more rustic style.

How to drink Château de Briat Hors d'Âge

Serve it neat in a tulip glass, at room temperature — Armagnac is built to be nosed and sipped slowly, not chilled or mixed. A splash of water can help open the dried fruit notes if the alcohol feels sharp at first.

ArmagnacBas-Armagnac, France