The Baco 22 A is an original feature in France’s vine-growing landscape. It is a hybrid, offspring of Folle Blanche and Noah, invented by a schoolteacher from the Landes, one Monsieur Baco, in the wake of the phylloxera invasion. It is particularly well adapted to the sandy soils of Bas-Armagnac where it produces eaux-de-vie which are full and smooth with hints of ripe fruit, especially after a lengthy ageing period. Tasting note: Colour: A deep topaz hue with gold highlights. Nose: the nose is marked mainly by sweet spices with hints of roasted coffee and cinnamon. A very complex nose. Palate: The attack is pure/direct and lively. Very rich with a dominant of liquorice and preserved plume tannins. The finish is long marked by wood, toasted bread and spices. After opening, the bottom of the glass is deep with hints of preserved plums and apricots.