I decided to open a new category DRINKS because I really have a very bad memory concerning the names, the good years and so on ;-)
For some days, I have already written one “drinks’ post” about a great grappa I received.
On last Friday evening, I had a good dinner at the Violettes, where I had the chance to enjoy a 1961 vintage Armagnac from Sempe. 44 years old, respect! One of the best Armagnac I ever tasted, a real happiness :-)
About Sempe
Founded in 1934, one of the oldest Armagnac estates…
Since 2002 our company has been a subsidiary of the Gerland group and enjoys all the advantages of a group entirely dedicated to vineyard production in Gers and the Landes.
We have a great stock of Armagnac, over 13,000 hectolitres of pure alcohol; we produce and age wines from Gascony and the Landes; we have modern distillat
About 1961 vintage
1961: Very dry but with a sweetish, slightly floral nose; fruitcake, carrot cake, dry spices, leather, potpourri. Still some life ahead. Very good+.
Drink moderately and safely. Enjoy your alcohol.
Dear friends, I have one bottle of 1961 Armagnac Sempe, which my Mother was buying to me at my 25y’s birthday in Helsinki Airport. She wished that we could enjoy this Armagnac together when reaching the golden 50y. Now, on Saturday, the 5th of March 2011 I will meet the 50y’s and we are celebrating that with her and other family members in Tallinn. Thank You for Your statement above – waiting also for ‘some life ahead’ – Very good+ ! Sincerely, Heikki