Domaine De Guilhon D’Aze Armagnac

Domaine de Guilhon d´Aze is located in the South West of France, in the heart of Gascony, in the Gers department, in the most famous appellation “Bas Armagnac”. Between gently sloping hillsides and sunny valleys, the Domaine de Guilhon d’Aze is ideally located on acidic and sandy-silty soils called “Sables Fauves” which bring typicity and character to Armagnac. The 60 hectare vineyard is run by the Tastet family from father to son, according to the simple and authentic principles of Reasoned Agriculture. It is from this environmentally friendly management that the local white grape varieties (Bacco and Ugni Blanc) are born from which the vintage Bas-Armagnacs are produced. Tasting Note : Armagnac’s flavor profile evolves dramatically with age. A brief guide: 0–4 years (Blanche / VS): Fresh floral notes (lime blossom, acacia, violet), orchard fruits (apple, pear, citrus), green herbs, soft dairy hints. Alcohol is still lively and assertive. 4–10 years (VSOP, young XO): Riper fruit (plum, mirabelle), candied fruits (apricot, quince), gentle spice (vanilla, cinnamon), toasted bread, hazelnut. Oak begins to round the spirit. 10–20 years (XO, Hors d’âge): Dried fruit (fig, prune), roasted aromas (coffee, chocolate, tobacco),integrated wood, deeper spice. Greater complexity and length. 20–40+ years (Old Vintages): Leather, beeswax, truffle, black tea, cocoa, walnut, fine wood. A symphony of mature aromas — refined, long-lasting, noble. Every age unveils a new layer of Armagnac’s identity. Time sculpts its aroma like a master artist. Vintage expressions, in particular, offer a window into a year, a climate, a singular narrative.