PRIMARY FLAVOURS

• Dried apricot
• Spices
• Caramel
• Sultanas
• Vanilla
• Raisins

Story

Fabien Castaing is a perfect example of a French winemaker who has grown up with grapes in his blood. Fabien’s family has been making wine in the Bergerac wine region since the end of the 19th century. Bergerac as a region at this time was still part of Bordeaux, however this has all changed now. The region lies inland of Bordeaux where you will find rolling hills and picturesque towns, and grossly undervalued wines that share the similar style and varieties to its big brother.

The winery has two separate estates, Domaine De Moulin-Pouzy and Château Les Mailleries. Aside from making wine, Fabien also makes some extremely delicious Armagnac and Gin as well as grape juice for the kids. On the wine front, there are classic red blends made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, unique one off wines and some creative expressions of modern winemaking. We are thrilled to bring these wines to Aussie shores for the first time as well.

Yes, the older stuff might be more expensive and well.. older, but for us, the ‘Hors D’Age’ is the perfect Armagnac. This is your no ice stuff, just pour it into any glass, have a sniff and breathe in the caramel, spices and dried fruit notes and take a nice gulp. This Armagnac will put most other brandy’s to shame, including Cognac.

Specs

PAIRING GUIDE

We’ve been utterly seduced by the indulgent character and multi-layered delights of this Armagnac from Fabien Castaing, which provides an unforgettable taste sensation perfect for decadent nights in. When it comes to food pairing, this bottle will match splendidly with complex flavours like poached pears with blue cheese, dates with prosciutto and venison steaks with berry sauce. It’s also a brilliant choice for dark chocolate desserts, especially those with the addition of warming spices like cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg.

RECIPE MATCHES

• Red Wine Pears with Roquefort Dressing