Maison Aurian “Brunch”Bas-Armagnac
$245.00
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- Producer
- Maison Aurian
- Region
- Bas-Armagnac
- Vintage
- 1990
- Age
- 35 years
- Cask
- 74
- Strength
- 104.8 Proof / 52.4% ABV
Description
A small group of men met among the Redwoods in the mid-morning hour. They brought cigars and Armagnac. They talked about life, love, loss, happiness, sadness, politics, religion, ambition. They laughed, they shed a tear, they laughed some more. They enjoyed it so much they did it again. And again. And again and again and again. Year after year after year. They called it Brunch.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- dates, crispy buttered pancakes, maple, lightly toasted nuts
- Palate
- syrupy, cola, cinnamon, allspice, molasses
- Finish
- lengthy and spiced. Dense baking spices and toasted oak.
The producer
Maison Aurian
Maison Aurian, founded in 1880 by Joseph Dupeyron in the historic Armagnac town of Condom, lies at the heart of the Ténarèze region. Long a hub for Armagnac trade and culture, the house remained in the Aurian family for generations before Florent and Isabella Soulhol acquired it in 2018.
The Soulhols have revitalized the house with a focus on craftsmanship and innovation while honoring its heritage. Their approach emphasizes precise cask management, tailoring aging techniques to the character of each eau-de-vie. Armagnacs mature in century-old cellars, with stocks dating back to 1900.
A highlight is Maison Aurian’s paradise room, where rare and exceptional Armagnacs rest in glass demijohns after barrel aging has stopped. Some are more than 100 years old, creating a living archive of the house’s legacy.
Maison Aurian is a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation, anchored in one of Armagnac’s most important towns.
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What vintage is Maison Aurian “Brunch”?
Maison Aurian “Brunch” is a 1990 vintage from Bas-Armagnac, listed at 35 years old. The vintage is the harvest year the eau-de-vie was distilled from, so it was harvested in 1990 and spent 35 years in barrel before it was transitioned into a demijohn or bottled.
What does Maison Aurian “Brunch” taste like?
Nose: dates, crispy buttered pancakes, maple, lightly toasted nuts. Palate: syrupy, cola, cinnamon, allspice, molasses. Finish: lengthy and spiced. Dense baking spices and toasted oak.
What proof is Maison Aurian “Brunch”?
Maison Aurian “Brunch” is bottled at 104.8 proof (52.4% ABV), 12.4 points above the 40% ABV minimum for Armagnac.
Who made Maison Aurian “Brunch”?
Maison Aurian distilled and matured “Brunch” in Bas-Armagnac. Read more about Maison Aurian on the producer page.
What does Bas-Armagnac on the label of Maison Aurian “Brunch” mean?
It names where Maison Aurian “Brunch” was made. Bas-Armagnac is one of the three geographic denominations within the Armagnac appellation, alongside Armagnac-Ténarèze and Haut-Armagnac. Official regional material associates Bas-Armagnac with lighter, fruitier, more delicate eaux-de-vie, though producer, grape, cask and vintage shape a bottle as much as its region. Read more in our guide to the Armagnac regions.
What does cask 74 mean for Maison Aurian “Brunch”?
Maison Aurian “Brunch” was drawn from cask 74 at Maison Aurian. A numbered single cask is a finite run, so once it sells through the same bottling will not be repeated.
How much does it cost to ship Maison Aurian “Brunch”?
Maison Aurian “Brunch” ships at a flat rate of $19.99 for any order of one to six bottles, so it can ship with up to five other bottles for the same price. Merchandise-only orders ship for $12.99. Full terms are in the shipping policy.
How should I store Maison Aurian “Brunch”?
Keep Maison Aurian “Brunch” 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.