This is one of my all time favorite Armagnacs. Pellehaut was my first ever taste of Armagnac and the first bottle I ever purchased. I have a certain nostalgia due to that but I also love the style and value of Pellehaut. Pellehaut is a bourbon drinkers Armagnac. They bottle at higher proof than most Armaganac producers and their expressions tend to be big, bold and full of oak but well balanced all while being very reasonably priced, Pellehaut is a mark of quality, I have never been disappointed by anything from them.Nose: This is extremely fragrant with a beautiful nose. First up is caramel, then it's the fruit, candied orange and peach. Oak is there too along with a little bit of cinnamon. This nose packs a punch and I could smell it all day. This makes my mouth water.
Taste: It's like there is a party in my mouth. Big thick honey flavor, sweet toffee. This is sweet up front with an undercurrent of oak that keeps it balanced and helps structure the big body. This is full of flavor. The sweetness gives way to oak and finishes dry but this is never astringent. The oak is extremely well integrated.
Conclusion: This is big, bold and flavorful. Drinking this is like going home again. It reminds me of why I first fell in love with Pellehaut and Armagnac. This was worth every penny and then some.
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