Armagnac, Baron de Sigognac 1996Vintage 1996 Size 70cl ABV 40% Tasting Note Baron de Sigognac are heirs to centuries of knowledge and tradition; The Sigognac house is one of the oldest in Armagnac. Something of a rarity in the region Baron de Sigognac own all its own vineyards, its distillery, its ageing cellars and its bottling line, allowing complete control over all aspects of producing the finest spirit. Every year Baron de Sigognac makes sure they keepe a few of the best casks

some herbal notes and tropical fruits

lush spicy plum and cherry fruit

All the flavour is delivered through natural ingredients

The d'Annona vineyard is a fantastic single vineyard site with vines in excess of 60 years old

a winegrower accidently poured grape must into a barrel already containing eau de vie

the Butler Nephew's White Port exhibits a complex and intense aroma of dried fruits and honey

5% ABV might suggest

sugared orange peel

perhaps most intriguingly

White fruit and citrus aromas lead onto a complex palate with green apple

A beautiful ruby colour

A few years later