Armagnac Chateau de Leberon是傳承了四代的雅文邑家族酒莊 ，位於雅文邑的Tenarze地區，一直生產傳統的雅文邑白蘭地。
除了獨立年份的原酒雅文邑外，Leberon還有一款大受歡迎的作品 --- Armagnac Chateau de Leberon (Solera) 2001 。

Armagnac Solera 2001在The Whisky Library 一向擁有眾多粉絲。 
這款雅文邑來自一個超巨型的55 HL橡木桶，自2001年以來從未清空。每年Leberon會取出大約10%的酒，再補入三年前（N-3）的雅文邑。
這就是所謂”SOLERA”陳釀原理, 就是一種不斷補充的永續儲備。這種特別的陳釀法，讓每年調和的酒液風味持續融合，風味層層累積，口感更融合、細膩。
這種"時間魔法"，原理有如西餐廳裏的Gravy燒汁、亞洲餐廳裏的燉鹵水汁，永不清空, ，持續融合。

這套SOLERA系統源自西班牙安達盧西亞，如今世界各地酒區都有類似的傳統。而在法國雅文邑區，這種方式稱為“cellar master's cask”。

Tasting Notes: 
酒體飽滿而且充滿活力，杏桃干, 無花果干, 焦糖, 甜橡木

【Armagnac Chateau de Leberon (Solera) 2001 / 43.2%】

Armagnac Chateau de Leberon is a family-run Armagnac  Chateau that has been passed down for four generations.  
Located in the Tenarze region of Armagnac, it has always produced traditional Armagnac brandy.  
In addition to their single vintage bottlings, Leberon has a very popular release — Armagnac Chateau de Leberon (Solera) 2001.

The Armagnac Solera 2001 has always had many fans at The Whisky Library.  
This Armagnac comes from an enormous 55 HL oak cask that has never been emptied since 2001. Every year, Leberon draws about 10% of the liquid and replenishes the cask with Armagnac from three years prior (N-3).  
This is the “SOLERA” aging principle — a perpetual reserve, constantly topped up. This unique method allows the blend to continuously merge and accumulate transformations year after year, resulting in a rich, harmonious, and layered flavor profile.  
It’s similar to the "never-ending gravies" or "master stocks" that will never run out in some western and easter kitchens respectively, always being refreshed and deepening in flavors.

This SOLERA system originated in Andalusia, Spain, though many regions have their own versions. In the Armagnac region of France, it’s known as the “cellar master’s cask.”

Tasting notes:  
Full-bodied and lively, with dried apricot, dried fig, caramel, and sweet oak

【Armagnac Chateau de Leberon (Solera) 2001 / 43.2%】

By Librarian Alice

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