Domaine Marquestau “Le Premier”Bas-Armagnac
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- Producer
- Domaine Marquestau
- Region
- Bas-Armagnac
- Vintage
- 1994
- Age
- 30 years
- Strength
- 91, 45.5 Alc/Vol
Description
In early 2024, Vik & Tom escaped the Midwestern winter to be the very first to experience the outcome of OADE’s many travels through Gascony. They spent an entire day tasting samples from a dozen Armagnac houses. Each sample had already been meticulously pre-selected by OADE during their exploration of over 60 producers. Vik & Tom picked this bold, tart, exotic spice-laden 1994 Marquestau that they are excited to share with friends.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Deep brown sugar, nutmeg, red plums, and toasty oak. Hallmark aromas of well-aged Armagnac that spent its entire life in a single new toasted oak cask
- Palate
- Dark toffee, brown sugar, toasted hazelnuts, and bold but balanced oak.
- Finish
- Mouth-coating Toffee, savory baking spice, and the rich oak sweetness.
The producer
Domaine Marquestau
Domaine de Marquestau is an 18th-century estate in Hontanx, in the heart of Bas-Armagnac. In 2013, four close friends—viticulturist Jean-Michel Lamothe, rugby player Julien Tastet, bullfighter Thomas Dufau, and commercial director Sébastien Sarrade—revived the historic property.
Today, the 13-hectare estate includes 8 hectares of Baco for Armagnac and 5 hectares for wine varieties. Distillation takes place on-site with a traditional traveling alembic still, using estate-grown grapes to maintain control over quality.
Three cellars, each with different humidity and microclimates, provide varied aging conditions. With annual production limited to roughly 15–20 barrels, the estate maintains an artisanal, hands-on approach.
Domaine de Marquestau combines historic Bas-Armagnac methods with a contemporary perspective on wine, food, and hospitality.
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.
How much does shipping cost?
Flat rate shipping is $19.99 for orders of one to six bottles and $12.99 for merchandise-only orders. Full terms are in the shipping policy.
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.
Where can I find tasting notes about your products?
The best place to find tasting notes and more info about specific releases is inside each product page on our online shop.
Who created OADE Armagnac?
OADE Armagnac was founded by Dan Hakker. You can read more about our story here.
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