L’Encantada Le Freche Armagnac 1997
We tasted L’Encantada Le Freche Armagnac 1997 at Meeting No. 96 on January 28, 2021. We rated it very highly at 3.91 out of 5. L’Encantada Le Freche Armagnac 1997 ranks 2nd overall in Armagnac. At a street price of $200, this spirit is expensive, but worth it.
Rating Details
What Members Thought
Reviewers widely characterize this Armagnac by prominent tart, sour, and dark cherry notes alongside heavy raisin and port-like qualities. Aromas feature musty oak, rich vanilla, and warm maple sweetness. On the palate, it delivers a spicy, potent kick with an astringent, gripping mouthfeel, though several tasters noted that adding water successfully tones down the heat. While some found the finish slightly bitter or medicinal, most found it rich, complex, satisfying, and boldly flavorful.
AI-generated summary of member tasting notes.
Tasting Notes
Tangy, acidic, Luxor cherry. Nice with a few drops of water
Nose is crème brule and grapes... love it. I could smell this all night. Taste is musty, oaky, complex notes of raisins and spices. The finish is really short and a bit sour. I really like this, but it's not a home run as the finish sort of misses what the nose and taste promise.
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