Domaine De Guilhon D'aze Armagnac 1988 700ml

Domaine de Guilhon d’Aze Armagnac 1988 is a rare and highly matured vintage Armagnac from the prestigious Bas-Armagnac region in Gascony, France. Distilled in 1988 and aged for several decades in French oak barrels, this expression represents the traditional craftsmanship and heritage of one of the oldest brandy styles in the world.

Produced from distilled white wine using traditional Armagnac methods, this vintage has undergone long-term maturation in oak, allowing it to develop exceptional depth, complexity, and the signature aged character known as “rancio.” This profile is highly prized among collectors for its nutty, earthy, and deeply aromatic qualities.

As a single-vintage release, availability is extremely limited, with remaining bottles typically sourced from private cellars and specialist aged spirits inventories.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Deep amber to mahogany with rich copper highlights

Nose:
Complex aromas of dried fig, prune, raisin, orange peel, toasted walnut, cocoa, leather, tobacco, and aged oak with distinctive rancio character

Palate:
Rich, concentrated, and velvety with layers of dried fruits, caramelised sugar, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, spice, and oak tannins. Deep earthy complexity develops gradually on the palate

Finish:
Long, warming, and evolving with lingering dried fruit sweetness, spice, nutty depth, and refined oxidative complexity