1949 B Gelas & Fils Vintage Vieil Armagnac, France

£1,095.00

The 1949 B. Gelas & Fils Vintage Vieil Armagnac is a prestigious French brandy from the Bas-Armagnac region. Produced by Maison Gelas, a family-owned house founded in 1865, this vintage is highly sought after by collectors for its long maturation in black oak barrels

Description

Key Characteristics
  • Aroma: Features complex notes of nutmegjasminelychee, and dried fruits. Older Gelas vintages often develop secondary scents of tobaccoleather, and rancio.
  • Palate: Described as harmonious and velvety with a creamy texture. You may notice deep layers of honeycinnamon, and toasted bread.
  • Grapes: Primarily crafted from Baco and Ugni Blanc grapes grown in acidic silica soils.