Domaine du Carpoulat “Thank You & Goodnight”Ténarèze
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- Producer
- Domaine du Carpoulat
- Region
- Ténarèze
- Vintage
- 1981
- Strength
- 121.8, 60.9% Alc/Vol
Description
Invoking the curtain call of a late-night host or post-encore bow of a legendary band, this 1981 Carpoulat has that unmistakable show stopping quality that tells you there’s
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Immediate aromas of deep cooked peach & mixed berry syrup with some leather as you dig deeper. After some time in the glass, it is reminiscent of a fruit rollup.
- Palate
- Explosion of caramel wrapped in balanced oak, red hot spice, and quickly transitions to a fruit compote.
- Finish
- The lingering heat is accompanied by a complex and evolving range of stone fruits. You can pick up new flavors with every sip you take.
The producer
Domaine du Carpoulat
Located in Fources, a medieval bastide village, Domaine du Carpoulat is a sprawling vineyard in the Ténarèze region of Gascony. This region is known for its clay-limestone soils that contribute to the full-bodied character of its Armagnacs.
In the early 1970s, Yves Duflo, a former banana plantation manager from the Caribbean, purchased the property and under his ownership, the estate began producing Armagnac. Duflo's dedication to quality was evident in his decision to retain older Armagnac barrels rather than sell them to eager buyers. This practice allowed the estate to develop a unique and rich inventory of aged spirits over time.
In the mid-1990s, Duflo hired Jean-Jacques Bordes as cellar master. Following Duflo's passing, Bordes continued to manage the estate until his retirement in 2024, when he passed the responsibility to his son, Florient. Florient now resides on the property with his family, demonstrating a deep commitment to the estate's legacy.
Domaine du Carpoulat's Armagnac production is characterized by traditional methods, with a focus on preserving the unique characteristics of the Ténarèze terroir. The Bordes family's extensive knowledge and passion for Armagnac production have deeply influenced the estate's quality and history over the decades.
What does a vintage on the label mean?
It is the harvest year the eau-de-vie was distilled from. A bottle listed as vintage 1987 and 37 years old means it was harvested in 1987 and spent 37 years in barrel before it was transitioned into a demijohn or bottled.
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How should I store my Armagnac bottles?
Keep bottles upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. Sealed bottles should keep indefinitely as long as stored in the proper conditions. An opened bottle is at its best over the following year or two, and once the fill level goes below 1/2 it is best to finish within the coming months or transition liquid to a smaller bottle to avoid potential oxidation.
Where does OADE Armagnac come from?
OADE Armagnac curates individual casks of Armagnac directly from Gascony, FR. We work intimately with Producers and Negotiants throughout Bas Armagnac, Ténarèze, and Haut Armagnac to acquire each one.
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