Drop of lush: Armagnac Clos Martin XO Folle Blanche

Another little discovery that I somehow managed to forget to mention. Armagnac Clos Martin XO Folle Blanche is distilled from ripe vines of Folle Blance, exclusively from the Bas Armagnac appellation.

It is interesting, that this was one of the very few varieties that survived the deadly wave of Phylloxera in the 70s of the 19th century. It is now very rare and only grown on a small area in France.

Armagnac has a strong fruity character, complemented by light vanilla, dried fruits and tobacco undertones. I personally can taste hazelnuts. Clos Martin XO Folle Blanche distillate matured for 15 years in oak casks before bottling.