PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
45% 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 Vintage 2004 20-Year-Old Bas Armagnac showcases the craftsmanship of the Armagnac region, known for producing elegant, age-worthy spirits. This vintage embodies rich, refined notes that have developed over two decades in oak, resulting in a complex array of dried fruits, toasted spices, and a subtly nutty profile. On the palate, it balances fruity vibrancy with a more profound, earthy depth, revealing a blend of caramelized apple, fig, and baking spices, accompanied by delicate oak tannins.
As with many Bas Armagnacs, this expression leans on traditional grape varieties like Baco and Ugni Blanc, enhancing its depth and contributing to its lingering, smooth finish. This vintage represents a sophisticated experience, offering both the classic Armagnac warmth and a distinct finesse found in carefully aged expressions.
Many notable events happened in 2004, including:
Space exploration
NASA landed the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity on January 3 and January 24, 2004. This was the first time two mobile labs had been landed on Mars.
Natural disasters
A 9.1–9.3 megathrust earthquake off the coast of Sumatra and the resulting tsunami killed over 227,000 people. This was one of the worst natural disasters in history.
Terrorism
Al-Qaeda bombed multiple trains in Madrid, killing 193 people. Chechen terrorists also carried out a school siege in Beslan, killing 333 people.
Politics
President George W. Bush won reelection. Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, died at the age of 93.
Pop culture
Shrek 2 was the biggest film of the year in the US. Spider-Man 2 and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban were the second and fourth highest-grossing films of the year.
Social media
Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook, originally called TheFacebook. Myspace became the first social media site to reach one million users.
Other events
The Boston Red Sox won their first World Series in 86 years. Kanye West released The College Dropout album. Martha Stewart went to prison. Janet Jackson had a wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl. Scott Peterson was found guilty of murdering his wife.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
