1987 Cote de Montravel South of France Dessert Wine 1977 baron de lustrac folle blanche bas armagnac

1987 Cote de Montravel South of France Dessert Wine 1977 baron de lustrac folle blanche bas armagnacExclusively produced in the most favourable years from specially selected, old, South or East facing Semillon vines. The age of the vines, late harvest, leaf plucking, drying on the vine and short pruning, lead to a particularly low yield (30 hL ha). A mouthful of cream and barley sugar and a noseful of orange blossom abound in this gently sweet wine from Frances south west. Not as heavy as a Sauternes or Monbazillac so ideal with lighter, fruit based

even powerful despite the 40%

which is marvellous

it’s Glenfiddich ‘Over 8 years’ pure malt 1970s bottling

with an incredibly rich

for reasons too long to discuss here and now

but possibly also cognac)

ripe gooseberries as well

and very lemony

so very old-style

complex and well developed nose with hints of dried fruits and honey palate

Appellation Pays d'Auge Contrôlée

warming richness