1986 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)

Château de Laubade's remaining stocks run through the decades, in this case, all the way back to 1986. The house was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the AOC Bas Armagnac and is today considered by many as the premier Armagnac property composed of 105 hectares of vineyards. Four traditional grape varieties: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco (the most emblematic) are grown via sustainable agriculture.

Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, Vintage Armagnacs have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac). This edition was bottled in October 2025. 40% Alc./Vol.