{"product_id":"domaine-de-pouteou-folle-blanche-2005-178-bottled-for-israel-armagnac-society-70","title":"Domaine de Poutëou Folle Blanche 2005 #178 70cl (Bottled for Israel Armagnac Society)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDomaine de Poutëou Folle Blanche 2005 #178 70cl (Bottled for Israel Armagnac Society)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Armagnac was produced in \u003cb\u003e2005\u003c\/b\u003e by Domaine de Poutëou from \u003cb\u003eFolle Blanche\u003c\/b\u003e grapes in Bas Armagnac, France.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt matured for \u003cb\u003e20\u003c\/b\u003e years in a humid cellar and will be bottled in November 2026 at \u003cb\u003ecask strength\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003eapprox. 46.4%\u003c\/b\u003e. It comes from cask no. 178. It was distilled in an Alambic Armagnacais (column still).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- po:marketing:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-order! You can pre-order from October 22 until Friday, November 6, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the pre-order closes, the cask will be bottled at Domaine de Poutëou. We expect to ship at the end of November or early December 2026, as soon as the bottles arrive at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Israeli Armagnac Society on this selection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolle Blanche represents only about 5% of the total vineyard area in the Armagnac region. This delicate grape variety almost vanished entirely, but in recent years, producers have begun replanting it as the brandy made from it stands out so remarkably for its quality. Although these vines are more finicky and require far more care and attention than other regional grapes, passionate producers invest the extra time, effort, and cost to resurrect this historic spirit because the end result in the glass is more than worth the hassle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de Poutëou is precisely that kind of producer. They began distilling 100% Folle Blanche in 1998, and their single-variety vintages are nothing short of extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8408\/5184\/files\/Pouteou-FolleBlanche-2005-178-70-IsraelSelection-hof.jpg?v=1792597169\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Domaine de Poutëou\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1542\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Domaine de Poutëou\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Domaine de Poutëou is a small, family-run estate set within an ancient property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrape varieties\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaco:\u003c\/strong\u003e The second most common grape in the region, which shines brightest after decades of aging, producing a full-bodied Armagnac rich in aroma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolle Blanche:\u003c\/strong\u003e A delicate variety that nearly vanished from the region (under 5% of total vineyards today). Domaine de Poutëou replanted it and began distilling it in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are harvested early to preserve high natural acidity and undergo natural fermentation. Distillation takes place every December in a traditional, direct-fired copper Armagnac still, targeting a low distillation strength of 53% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaturation and blending\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpirit is aged in 420-liter oak casks (30% new oak). For the first 12 years, all casks from the same vintage are blended together annually before returning to barrels. This creates perfect consistency between new and used oak while encouraging gentle, controlled oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe discovery in the warehouse\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile visiting Domaine de Poutëou, Marion (a 5th-generation producer at the estate) led us behind the main house and swung open the massive doors to the maturation warehouse. The cellar was packed floor to ceiling: barrels stacked four to six levels high, with golden sunlight streaming through the open doorway into the pitch-black space behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8408\/5184\/files\/Pouteou-FolleBlanche-2005-178-70-IsraelSelection-keller.jpg?v=1792597165\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Domaine de Poutëou\" width=\"1542\" height=\"2048\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:560px;display:block;margin:0 auto;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe went climbing through the stacks to smell and taste through these incredible casks, focusing on several younger and mid-aged Folle Blanche vintages to see what the house could accomplish with this remarkable grape. Every barrel was impressive, making us wonder how we'd ever narrow it down, until we reached a pair of 2005 casks resting at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8408\/5184\/files\/Pouteou-FolleBlanche-2005-178-70-IsraelSelection-fassprobe.jpg?v=1792597174\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Domaine de Poutëou\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1542\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first cask was great; the second was absolute perfection. You immediately know when you've uncovered something special, and in that moment, it was clear: this was the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8408\/5184\/files\/Pouteou-FolleBlanche-2005-178-70-IsraelSelection-fass178.jpg?v=1792597162\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Domaine de Poutëou\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1542\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNimrod's selection notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I have a soft spot for Folle Blanche, especially when it hits its 20s. Younger expressions can feel slightly tight, while older ones sometimes lose that signature Folle Blanche charm. For me, that charm always evokes classic 1970s Speyside single malts, those rare, legendary whiskies where the very first sip makes you think, 'They simply don't make them like this anymore.' It has that inherent quality, that immediate 'wow' factor. That is exactly what this Armagnac delivers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNissim's tasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crimson-gold hue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industrial notes, fine varnish\/glue, fruity sweetness, cherimoya (annona), orange oils, dark chocolate, and hints of ripe fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, soft, and silky. Subtle citrus, dark chocolate, orange cream-filled praline, and a hint of glue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfectly balanced bittersweet notes, milk chocolate, carob spread, and a long, mouth-coating finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8408\/5184\/files\/Pouteou-FolleBlanche-2005-178-70-IsraelSelection-gruppe.jpg?v=1792597157\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Domaine de Poutëou\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Poutëou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59060067729672,"sku":"Pouteou-FolleBlanche-2005-178-70-IsraelSelection","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8408\/5184\/files\/2005-PouteouIsrael_Label_Mockup.jpg?v=1793896602","url":"https:\/\/www.armagnac.de\/en\/products\/domaine-de-pouteou-folle-blanche-2005-178-bottled-for-israel-armagnac-society-70","provider":"Armagnac.de","version":"1.0","type":"link"}