L'Encantada 2016 Barbade rhum finish is a limited edition of 400 bottles, from batch #45.
This is a Bas Armagnac from Domaine du Pin distilled in 2016.
At the instigation of Vincent, the cellar master, a finish in Barbados rum barrels rounded off the 7 years of oak ageing.
Nico's tasting notes
The nose transports us to an old barn full of freshly cut hay and fragrant straw. A few vats of farm apple juice are fermenting, and old barrels of well-candied Armagnac give off gourmet notes of dried fruit.
Aeration leaves a veil of oxidation on the glass, so the notes of farm cider are strengthened and join aromas of very ripe grapes which lead us to a beautiful American oak barrel filled with Gascony floc.
The palate offers a delightful liveliness, coupled with a slight acidity that opens the tasty hostilities in the most beautiful way. Forget the floc and the cider, here we are in the presence of a beautiful vibrant Armagnac, with a heart overflowing with intense fruit. The dried fruits (dates) and almonds then settle in the middle of the palate, before taking on some gently spicy reflections that make them even more cozy and comfortable.
The finale continues with this warm and reassuring atmosphere, which invites another sip to rekindle the fire.
“A tasty and lively Armagnac, full of comforting nuances…”
