Gelas Armagnac 5 yrs Vosges Oak Cask FInish 700mL
This armagnac is light amber with green highlights. The nose is elegant with aromas of Kirch, orange blossom and smoky finish while the palate gives a clean and straight attack. The sensation of the alcohol is mellow and does not dominate. The notes of liquorice and white pepper are present.
About Gelas:
Fruit Liqueur Cordialor: a revolutionary recipe! In France, during the reign of Louis XIV (17th century), the traditional liqueurs were “Popula” and “Rossolis” made by his apothecary Fagon. Chamomile, aniseed, fennel, dill, coriander and caraway were macerated in “eau-de-vie” and sweetened water. In 1775, the manufacture of many liqueurs was listed by Jacques-François Demachy (1728-1803), master apothecary in Paris, along with major brands appearing such as Chartreuse or Benedictine. Demachy created the 'cordial potions', (good for all hearts[Coeurs]), from which the word 'cordial' was created. Thus, Thomas Gélas developed in 1798, his first recipe by blending distilled orange and neutral alcohol. His grandson, Baptiste Gélas, founder of the Armagnacs Gélas in 1865, refined the recipe by substituting neutral alcohol with Armagnac: The “Cordialor” was born. Gelas was born into liqueurs before it became one of the best houses of Armagnac with a collection of many old vintages, to make Armagnac Castarede jealous. Gelas is also famous for its single varietal Armagnacs defining the big differences between Baco, Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche. He also experiments with great success one year or more cask finished Armagnacs in Jurançon, Marsala, Pacherenc, Port, Sauternes, Sherry, and lately in the famous Australian De Bortoli Noble One and Black Noble casks.
Price / Unit | Bottle |
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Bottle/Glass Size | 700mL |
ABV% | 52.6 |
Brand | Gelas |
Varietal | Armagnac |
Country of Manufacture | France |
Direct from Supplier | Yes |
Vintage | 2011 |
Box | Yes |
Condition | New |
Closure | Screw Cap |