PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
40% ABV, 750 ml, bottled in 2024
The oldest house in Bas Armagnac, the Dartigalongue family began to distill in 1813. In 1838, Pascal Dartigalongue founded the first Maison d'Armagnac in Nogaro, the heart of the Bas Armagnac region. In 1870 son Joseph acquired a large vineyard in Salles d'Armagnac near Nogaro.
The Dartigalongue 1964 Vintage Bas Armagnac is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and aging potential of this iconic French spirit. With 60 years of maturation, it offers a deeply complex and luxurious profile. On the nose, it delivers initial woody notes, complemented by a delightful marshmallow-like sweetness. As it opens up, more complex aromas emerge, including hints of burnt apple crisp, lanolin, and even a touch of candle wax and coffee beans.
On the palate, the Armagnac begins with the sweetness of dried fruits or black raisins, followed by a more profound, oily texture as it moves through the mouth. There’s a hint of rancio (a hallmark of aged spirits), soft blue cheese, and a beautifully viscous finish, with lingering notes of raisins, honey, and sweet, woody flavors. This Armagnac stands as a "stately beauty," showcasing the unique characteristics that come from such long aging in the Bas Armagnac region.
1964 was a year of many significant events, including:
Civil rights: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law, which prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and age. The act also established the EEOC to enforce these laws.
Vietnam War: The Gulf of Tonkin resolution was passed, authorizing increased U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. By August 1964, more than 20,000 U.S. troops and advisers were in the region.
The Beatles: The Beatles made their first trip to the U.S. and appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Cassius Clay becomes Muhammad Ali: Cassius Clay defeated Sonny Liston to become the world heavyweight boxing champion.
The Great Alaskan earthquake: A 9.2 magnitude earthquake struck Southcentral Alaska, killing 125 people and damaging Anchorage.
The Mustang: Ford unveiled the Mustang at the New York World's Fair.
Pop-Tarts and Diet Pepsi: Pop-Tarts debuted and Diet Pepsi became the first mass-distributed diet soda in the U.S.
The Picturephone: Bell's experimental Picturephone was a videoconferencing device that debuted at the World's Fair.
The Nobel Peace Prize: Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Freedom Summer: Activists traveled the South to register Black citizens to vote.
Three civil rights workers murdered: Three civil rights workers were murdered in Mississippi on June 21.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
