THE DISTILLERY Founded by Pascal Dartigalongue under the reign of Louis-Philippe in 1838, the Maison Dartigalongue is now the oldest producer of Bas Armagnacs. Based in Nogaro, in the heart of Bas Armagnac, it distils only wines from this area, reputed for the refinement of its crus. CHARACTERISTICS Straddling Gers and Landes, the continuous still at 58% vol. and the 'Charantais' system are used, recognised by the 1972 decree as being of superior quality thanks to the elimination of impurities and the consequent production of a more refined and elegant spirit. The minimum ageing period of 7-8 years takes place in new (30%) Guasconia oak casks of 400 litres. SOIL: sandy-loamy. GRAPES: Ugni Blanc, Baco and Folle Blanche. TASTING NOTES On the nose, spices, white flowers and dried fruit ennoble the bouche. On the palate, the ethereal tannins provide superb length and remarkable freshness if one dwells on the elapsed harvest time.