Armagnac

• 1987 Castarede Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. The Northwestern portion of the Bas-Armagnac (known casually as the Grand Bas Armagnac) has a concentration of quality producers, especially in the department of Les Landes.

  This Castarede release was distilled in 1987 and bottled in August 2016. 40% Alc.Vol.
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• 1946 Castarede Bas Armagnac (500ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Founded in 1832, Castarede is the oldest still operating in Armagnac. Under the guidance of six generations of the family, the house makes available vintage and non-vintage Armagnacs distilled primarily between 1900-2000, sourcing fruit from throughout the Bas Armagnac region. From the 1946 expect aromas of vanilla and dried fruits with a lifted perfume and a satiny mouthfeel. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1978 Castarede Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Castarede is the oldest trading house in the region, established in 1832 by ancestors of the current owners.

  The armagnac is produced at Chateau de Maniban, situated in the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region just to the south of Mauleon - d’Armagnac. This edition was distilled in 1978 from Ugni blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco 22 A grapes.

  Tasting note: Deep brassy gold. Gorgeous purity to the bouquet including notes of stewed orchard fruits, dried fig, vanilla bean, cedar, cigar box and cocoa. Drier style Armagnac with pepper, prune and fig in a finely tannic delivery. Cedary-oak and cigar box run through the aftertaste. Excellent persistence. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews… 4.5 Stars – www.diffordsguide.com

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  1970 Castarede Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Tasting note: Bottled in 2019. Varnishy, then soft and sultry on the nose, though slightly muted; sawn oak, balsa wood, fruit slice and shades of cigar box, sweetening to prunes, fig paste and muscat after 3-4 minutes exposure. A well-rounded, medium bodied brandy with good fruit-oak balance and flavours of spiced raisin cake, cocoa with a peppery flourish. Vanilla rounds out the finish. Medium long. Woody but not overly so. Very accessible. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from Castarede… Very good nose, nicely balanced with a light shade of vanilla.

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  1960 Castarede Bas Armagnac (500ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Tasting note: Bottled in 2019, the 1960 Castarede is one of the most elegant Armagnacs we’ve tasted to date. Heading into dessert territory, it opens with sustained, high pitch aromas of sticky date and pecan pie unfolding with hints of salted-caramel chocolate and Grand Muscat. Showing no loss of vitality after six decades in oak, it's seductive and silky with a superb rush of fruit cake, baking spices, rancio and café crèmes framed by super fine tannins and a creamy finish that's briefly succulent and fabulously long. Reference point here is the Dartigalongue house style. It should equally please lovers of Hors d'age Cognac. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Castarede XO 20 Year Old Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. The Northwestern portion of the Bas-Armagnac (known casually as the Grand Bas Armagnac) has a concentration of quality producers, especially in the department of Les Landes.

  This superb example from Castaredes has been produced from Ugni blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco 22 varietals and aged in excess of 20 years.

  Tasting note: Deep polished copper / mahogany colour is bright and shows ideal clarity. Gradually builds, issuing a mild nose prickle as it releases vanilla, mocha and date to open. Returning 5-8 minutes later finds the accent shifted towards mocha, brown sugar and brittle toffee-apple. Clean, fresh, concentrated and beautifully balanced, it offers semi sweet flavours of coffee, cocoa and prunes; hints of black pepper accentuate towards the finish delivering a pleasant heat to conclude satisfying, dry and woody with a cafe-creme, hazelnut fade. 40% Alc./Vol. 

  

   

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  1980 Castarede Bas Armagnac (500ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Tasting note: Bottled in 2019. Topaz. Fine and feminine on the nose; cedary oak then enticing scents of pecans, honey, plums / prunes, raisin slice and light pepper... sweeter notes of vanilla, sticky date and old muscat develop after five minutes in the glass. Silky and elegant with an attractive thread of dried fruits and baking spices carried by super fine tannins. Light rancio. Good length. Feminine and quite finessed. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1968 Chabot Vintage Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Note: The box has a suede-like lining that is prone to getting dirty. Nicks does not guarantee the condition of this lining.
  
  Vintage Armagnacs are exclusively the product of the year mentioned on the label. Only exceptional years are selected and at Chabot, only twenty four "millesimes" have been produced since 1960. The rarity of these bottlings make them sought-after. Comes packaged in a wooden presentation box. Mahogany- sienna brown in colour, the 1968 is masculine in style offering powerful aromas of coffee bean, creme caramel and cocoa with subtle dried fruit notes emerging after time in the glass. Quite spicy and warm, the fruit has almost completely dissipated with wood derived flavours dominating. Mild, drying mocha and dark chocolate aftertaste. Earlier bottling tasted. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1966 Chabot Vintage Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Note: The box has a suede-like lining that is prone to getting dirty. Nicks does not guarantee the condition of this lining.
  
  Vintage Armagnacs are exclusively the product of the year mentioned on the label. Only exceptional years are selected and at Chabot, only twenty four "millesimes" have been produced since 1960. The rarity of these bottlings make them sought-after. Comes packaged in a wooden presentation box.

  Tasting note: Deep gold ochre / mahogany colour. Sensuous aromatics include creme caramel, roasted almonds, coffee bean and vanilla notes - quite feminine when compared to the ’68 and certainly more layered, with time in the glass bringing out aromas of dried fruits (dates and dried apricot). Dried fruit repeats on the palate; vanilla and spice flavours are carried by the gently warming spirit. Finishes long and dry with a subtle dried apricot and roast almond fade. A lovely Armagnac, no question. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1964 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (500ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Château de Laubade's remaining stocks run through the decades, in this case, all the way back to 1964. 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 single vineyard. The third generation is actively involved to make Château de Laubade an undisputed reference among the Armagnac category. Four traditional grape varieties: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco (the most emblematic) are grown via sustainable agriculture. 40% Alc./Vol. Extremely limited stocks.

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• 1974 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Château de Laubade only releases vintage-dated Armagnacs after a minimum of 15 years of aging. This one goes well beyond that, having been bottled in late 2023, almost fifty years after it was distilled. Beautifully presented in a hardwood box, it will be the perfect gift for a 1974 anniversary of any kind.

  More than eighty different vintages are currently being matured in Laubade’s cellars. The oldest vintage is from 1888. Each year tells a story dealing with the ongoing climate changes, cask quality and the cellar's temperature - all of which define the vintage identity. A culmination of rich know-how and dedication to quality from three generations, the Lesgourgues family continue to run their own 260 acre property. Planted to Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche & Baco, each variety is distilled seperately. Notably, Laubade remains alone in coopering their own Gascon oak casks. Sustainable agriculture is also the standard here (manure is produced by 600 ewes). 40% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

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• 1979 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Château de Laubade only releases vintage-dated Armagnacs after a minimum of 15 years of ageing. This one goes well beyond that, having been bottled in early 2023, approximately forty four years after it was distilled. Beautifully presented in a hardwood box, it will be the perfect gift for a 1979 anniversary of any kind.

  More than eighty different vintages are currently being matured in Laubade’s cellars. The oldest vintage is from 1888. Each year tells a story dealing with the ongoing climate changes, cask quality and the cellar's temperature - all of which define the vintage identity. A culmination of rich know-how and dedication to quality from three generations, the Lesgourgues family continue to run their own 260 acre property. Planted to Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche & Baco, each variety is distilled seperately. Notably, Laubade remains alone in coopering their own Gascon oak casks. Sustainable agriculture is also the standard here (manure is produced by 600 ewes). 40% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

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• 1983 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Château de Laubade only releases vintage-dated Armagnacs after a minimum of 15 years of ageing. This one goes well beyond that, having been bottled in early 2023, forty years after it was distilled. Beautifully presented in a hardwood box, it will be the perfect gift for a 1983 anniversary of any kind.

  More than eighty different vintages are currently being matured in Laubade’s cellars. The oldest vintage is from 1888. Each year tells a story dealing with the ongoing climate changes, cask quality and the cellar's temperature - all of which define the vintage identity. A culmination of rich know-how and dedication to quality from three generations, the Lesgourgues family continue to run their own 260 acre property. Planted to Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche & Baco, each variety is distilled seperately. Notably, Laubade remains alone in coopering their own Gascon oak casks. Sustainable agriculture is also the standard here (manure is produced by 600 ewes). 40% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

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• 1993 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  Château de Laubade only releases vintage-dated Armagnacs after a minimum of 15 years of ageing. This one goes well beyond that, having been bottled in early 2023, thirty years after it was distilled. Beautifully presented in a hardwood box, it will be the perfect gift for a 1993 anniversary of any kind.

  More than eighty different vintages are currently being matured in Laubade’s cellars. The oldest vintage is from 1888. Each year tells a story dealing with the ongoing climate changes, cask quality and the cellar's temperature - all of which define the vintage identity. A culmination of rich know-how and dedication to quality from three generations, the Lesgourgues family continue to run their own 260 acre property. Planted to Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche & Baco, each variety is distilled seperately. Notably, Laubade remains alone in coopering their own Gascon oak casks. Sustainable agriculture is also the standard here (manure is produced by 600 ewes). 40% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

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• 1985 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  Château de Laubade only releases vintage-dated Armagnacs after a minimum of 15 years of ageing. This one goes well beyond that, having being bottled in early 2023, approximately 38 years after it was distilled. Beautifully presented in a hardwood box, it will be the perfect gift for a 1985 anniversary of any kind.

  More than eighty different vintages are currently being matured in Laubade’s cellars. The oldest vintage is from 1888. Each year tells a story dealing with the ongoing climate changes, cask quality and the cellar's temperature - all of which define the vintage identity. A culmination of rich know-how and dedication to quality from three generations, the Lesgourgues family continue to run their own 260 acre property. Planted to Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche & Baco, each variety is distilled seperately. Notably, Laubade remains alone in coopering their own Gascon oak casks. Sustainable agriculture is also the standard here (manure is produced by 600 ewes). 40% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

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  1963 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (500ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  Other reviews... The nose is aromatic and offers gourmandize as well as a fine creaminess. It reveals notes of caramelized apple, stewed peach and small notes of caramelized mandarin associated with small touches of cedar, dried zest, a hint of dried fruit, dried white flowers as well as hints of Bourbon vanilla clove and a subtle hint of peat (in the background). The palate is mineral, elegant, fruity and offers volume, a beautiful matter, a beautiful definition, finesse, elegance, a fine creaminess as well as a beautiful aerial side in its richness / in its matter. On the palate, this Armagnac expresses notes of caramelized apple, crushed / jammy small white fruits and small notes of caramelization associated with touches of crystallized mandarin, pâtisseries, hints of toasted almonds, nutmeg as well as a subtle hint of vanilla cream and a discreet almost coconut hint (in the background). - 93-94 points - VertdeVin

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  1973 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Other reviews... The bouquet displays off-dry aromas of gum, coffee bean, vanilla extract, nut butter, dark caramel and molasses. Palate entry is succulent, candied and sweet; the midpalate owns sweet flavors of dark caramel, honey, old sweet oak and maple. Finishes semisweet, chocolaty and luscious. 92 points -  winenthusiast.com

  More than eighty different vintages are currently being matured in Laubade’s cellars. The oldest vintage is from 1888. Each year tells a story dealing with the ongoing climate changes, cask quality and the cellar's temperature - all of which define the vintage identity. A culmination of rich know-how and dedication to quality from three generations, the Lesgourgues family continue to run their own 260 acre property. Planted to Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche & Baco, each variety is distilled seperately. Notably, Laubade remains alone in coopering their own Gascon oak casks. Sustainable agriculture is also the standard here (manure is produced by 600 ewes).

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  Chateau de Laubade Signature Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 42%

  Laubade's 'Signature' moves away from typical Armagnac notes of dates, prunes and wood spices, leaning this towards a young French brandy. The shy aromas are almost winey and floral for the genre, although there's better definition on the palate where dried peach and subtle fruit cake notes come through. An injection of oak adds vanilla and warming spice to the finish. It feels slightly light-on for Armagnac, but this easy-going, vibrant 'contemporary' style would work as an aperitif. It was partly aged in barrels used to mature dry white wines from the Lesgourgues family's Graves property in Bordeaux - which goes some way to account for the profile. 42% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Quite perfumed and floral, this is a fresher, brighter spirit with more fruit evident on the nose. It’s also noticeably hotter on the tongue, though it’s still quite gentle, which helps to focus one’s attention on the bigger, brighter florals in the mix. Violets are curiously strong here, and the caramel character is more aggressive. There’s a bit of spice on the finish, which is otherwise youthful, fresh, and lively — albeit rather simplistic. - drinkhacker.com

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  1992 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Château de Laubade's 1992 was bottled in 2020 as a twenty eight year old. While the nose requires some coaxing to blow off the notes of varnish and shellac, the palate is immediately expressive: A full-bodied arrangement of fruit and nut cake, dry Madeira, wood spice, vanilla and pepper flavours that continue at length and remain balanced throughout. If you are looking for an introduction to the pleasures of well-aged Armagnac, start here. Comes beautifully presented in a hardwood box. 40% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

  More than eighty different vintages are currently being matured in Laubade’s cellars. The oldest vintage is from 1888. Each year tells a story dealing with the ongoing climate changes, cask quality and the cellar's temperature - all of which define the vintage identity. A culmination of rich know-how and dedication to quality from three generations, the Lesgourgues family continue to run their own 260 acre property. Planted to Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche & Baco, each variety is distilled separately. Notably, Laubade remains alone in coopering their own Gascon oak casks. Sustainable agriculture is also the standard here (manure is produced by 600 ewes).

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• 1990 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Château de Laubade only releases vintage-dated Armagnacs after a minimum of 15 years of ageing. This one goes well beyond that, having being bottled in July 2020, thirty years after it was distilled. Beautifully presented in a hardwood box, it will be the perfect gift for a 1990 anniversary of any kind.

  More than eighty different vintages are currently being matured in Laubade’s cellars. The oldest vintage is from 1888. Each year tells a story dealing with the ongoing climate changes, cask quality and the cellar's temperature - all of which define the vintage identity. A culmination of rich know-how and dedication to quality from three generations, the Lesgourgues family continue to run their own 260 acre property. Planted to Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche & Baco, each variety is distilled seperately. Notably, Laubade remains alone in coopering their own Gascon oak casks. Sustainable agriculture is also the standard here (manure is produced by 600 ewes). 40% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

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  Chateau de Laubade Intemporel 12 Year Old Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  A Baco dominant Armagnac filled out with Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Folle Blanche, blended with material up to 20 years old. The beautiful honey-topaz colour is reminscent of autumn leaves. Opening whiffs are gently peppery, fruity, full and nicely balanced: Ripe plums, fruit cake and delicate vanilla aromas develop, with 1-2 minutes of air-time drying the nose-feel. A medium to full bodied Armagnac with controlled sweet-dry flavours, richening up towards the finish in a slow surge of dried fruits, honey and sticky date. Cigar box, cold tea and hints of orchard fruits weave through the aftertaste. A step up from the somewhat woody and lean VSOP, this shows better definition and steady presence. 40% Alc./Vol.

  91 points Gold Medal, World Spirits Awards, Austria

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  Chateau de Laubade VSOP Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  A six year old Bas Armagnac produced from Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche with a splash of Colombard and Baco. Located in Sorbets d’Armagnac, Château de Laubade is surrounded by 260 acres of vineyard. Since 1998, the third generation have been actively involved making the label a reference in the Armagnac category, with Arnaud and Denis Lesgourgues at the helm.

  Tasting note: Bright polished brass. First pass presents mildly green / grassy / vegetal notes as well as roasted herbs; quite lean and peppery for the genre. 3-4 minutes does little to coax beyond a woody, astringent nose-feel. Follows through in a medium bodied, drier-styled brandy with restrained plum and dried fruit notes. Finish brings a vanilla aspect; fades warming, brisk, understated with white pepper and cedary oak through the aftertaste. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Silver Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition – London, 2011

  93 points - Ultimate Beverage Challenge - New York, USA 2010

  90 points - Gold Medal - World Spirits Awards, Austria

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• 1990 Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. The Northwestern portion of the Bas-Armagnac (known casually as the Grand Bas Armagnac) has a concentration of quality producers, especially in the department of Les Landes.
  This expression from Comte de Lamaestre was distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2018. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1967 Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $340. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. The Northwestern portion of the Bas-Armagnac (known casually as the Grand Bas Armagnac) has a concentration of quality producers, especially in the department of Les Landes.

  This bottling was produced from Ugni blanc, Colombard and Baco 22 A grapes. No tasting notes available.

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  1979 Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $170. 00

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  Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. The Northwestern portion of the Bas-Armagnac (known casually as the Grand Bas Armagnac) has a concentration of quality producers, especially in the department of Les Landes.

  Tasting note: Deep polished copper colour. Exudes sweet aromas of dates, toffee apple, vanilla, chocolate and nutmeg. The palate is full bodied, plush and round with medium dry flavours of dates, cocoa and soft spice perfectly counterpointed by drying and slightly grippy tannins. Dried apricot, nutmeg and clove aftertaste reverberates with surprising length, echoing back minutes after the final sip. Bottled 6th June 2008. 40% Alc./Vol.

  

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• 1960 Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  Distilled in 1960 and bottled in 2017, this exceptionally old brandy will be every Armagnac drinkers dream! Expect soft spices, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, gingerbread and rancio galore. Tiny volumes just landed in Australia.

  Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Situated in Bas-Armagnac, the Comte de Lamaestre vineyards are made up of Colombard, Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche while the distillery is in the village of Lannepax (the ancestral home of the Delord family). Distillation takes place at the beginning of November through to the end of December in old Sier alambics. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Darroze Les Grands Assemblages 8 Year Old Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $120. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  The Darroze Grand Assemblage series features Armagnacs bottled at different ages, all at around 43%. This eight year old is the entry level in the series, showcasing the young spirit with minimal oak influence. Fruit is sourced from the Bas Armagnac Landais region.

  Other reviews... Dry, nutty and fruity with an oily spice and woody tobacco note. The finish has lingering spice with hints of green olive. 4.5 Stars - diffordsguide.com

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• 1981 Darroze Domaine De Lahitte Old Cask Strength Bas Armagnac (200ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 46%

  Francois and Marc Darroze are the watchful and patient custodians of 250 different Armagnacs, including more than 50 vintages (spanning a century), sourced from the western portion of the Bas-Armagnac region, historically referred to as Grand Bas-Armagnac. Little surprise then that uber critic Robert Parker named Marc’s father, Francois, “the Pope of Armagnac”.

  Around 30 estates contribute to their "Unique Collection" with each barrel finishing its ageing in the Roquefort and Labastide d’Armagnac cellars.These are rustic spirits, entering the alembic via small vineyards, distilled by reputable mobile distillers, each demanding several decades of careful ageing in oak barrels in order to express a sense of place and vintage. The typical Armagnac grower raises a range of animals fed by many different crops, plus a small vineyard, part of which is distilled every year and aged in one or more barrels which constitute the savings of the farm. A sick bull, a dying horse or a retiring tractor are repaired or replaced by the sale of a barrel. Multiply the number of farms and vintages and you have the dizzying variety of the Darroze collection: Different because each farm is almost as unique as each barrel. Add to this zero reduction (only through ageing), no caramel colouring as well as labeling transparency and you have Armagnacs that are all about the time in oak (once in glass, nothing improves or changes. An 1890 Armagnac bottled in 1900 is no better than a 2007 bottled in 2017, but collectors don't want you to know that!)

  This expression from Domaine de Lahitte was bottled in November 2020 at a natural strength of 46% Alc./Vol.

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  1980 Darroze Domaine de Bellair Cask Strength Bas-Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $330. 00

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  ABV: 48.5%

  Francis and Marc Darroze roam the best estates and terroirs of Bas Armagnac in search of the most beautiful and distinctive brandies. Around 30 estates contribute to their "Unique Collection" with each barrel finishing its ageing in the Roquefort and Labastide d’Armagnac cellars.These are rustic spirits, entering the alembic via small vineyards, distilled by reputable mobile distillers, each demanding several decades of careful ageing in oak barrels in order to express a sense of place and vintage. The typical Armagnac grower raises a range of animals fed by many different crops, plus a small vineyard, part of which is distilled every year and aged in one or more barrels which constitute the savings of the farm. A sick bull, a dying horse or a retiring tractor are repaired or replaced by the sale of a barrel. Multiply the number of farms and vintages and you have the dizzying variety of the Darroze collection: Different because each farm is almost as unique as each barrel. Add to this zero reduction (only through ageing), no caramel colouring as well as labeling transparency and you have Armagnacs that are all about the time in oak (once in glass, nothing improves or changes. An 1890 Armagnac bottled in 1900 is no better than a 2007 bottled in 2017, but collectors don't want you to know that!)

  Notes from Darroze... Nice golden and brilliant colour. Some fruit notes )quince, orange peels, apricot) are dominant in the nose. With air, the Armagnac reveals fines spiced flavours and some very delicate oaky fragrances. On the palate, again fruits and spices. Tannins are silky and fine. 48.5% Alc./Vol.

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• Darroze Les Grands Assemblages 50 Year Old Bas-Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $620. 00

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  $7440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  One of the oldest wood aged spirits available in Australia today - at a reasonable asking price- can be found in this majestic 50 year old Bas Armagnac (the age statement here refers to the youngest Armagnac in the blend).

  The diversity in crus, vintages, grape varieties and styles has allowed Marc Darroze to work on his "Les Grands Assemblages" (The Great Blends), chosen for their complementary characteristics, the selected armagnacs in each bottling are of different ages. Distilled from Ugni blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco 22 grapes, five decades in 400 litre barrels promises a multi layered brandy with chocolate, leather and roasted notes characteristic of exceptionally old eaux de vie.
  Very limited stocks. 42% Alc./Vol.

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• Darroze Les Grands Assemblages 40 Year Old Bas-Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $310. 00

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  $3720.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 43%

  Another exceptional price / age ratio for a wood aged spirit can be found in this majestic 40 year old Bas Armagnac (the age statement here refers to the youngest Armagnac in the blend). The diversity in crus, vintages, grape varieties and styles has allowed Marc Darroze to work on his "Les Grands Assemblages" (The Great Blends), chosen for their complementary characteristics, the selected armagnacs in each bottling are of different ages. After over four decades in 400 litre barrels, expect this to have evolved layers of sweet spices, candied fruits, rancio and super soft, round tannins. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  1983 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $160. 00

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  $1920.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  The further you go back in Delord's vintage series, the richer they get. Given ample air contact, the 1983 develops buttery aromas and flavours also hinting at baked pears, dried red fruits, pastry and nutty rancio. Its depth and texture make for a plump, soft Armagnac; polished, well proportioned, perfect to enjoy on its own and with enough acid to balance the dense core of dried fruits. 40% Alc./Vol. Bottled in June 2022.

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 

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  1973 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $250. 00

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  $3000.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  The oldest Delord from a recent vertical is this flamboyant, chestnut coloured 1973, a once-off vintage dated expression. Benefiting from 5-10 minutes of air contact, it develops into a buttery, creamy-textured brandy boasting impressive depth including layers of sticky date, raisins and fruit cake as well as hints of dried flowers, backed up by vibrant spices. Oak is encroaching, but enough fruit character is retained - even if you have to roll it around your mouth to extract it. Showing off a feminine and refined side not often experienced in Armagnac, this will make for a sumptuous, end-of-the-night alternative to XO Cognac or sherried Single Malts. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1993 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $140. 00

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  $1680.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Distilled from the 1993 harvest, this elegant, easy-drinking vintage-dated expression offers mild aromas of dried fruits, cigar box and tobacco but is richer and fuller in the mouth; Despite leaning towards the drier side, sugars rebound at the finish, expressed as dried figs, prunes and late hints of vanilla and caramel followed by a gentle spike of pepper heat. Bottled in September 2022. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 

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• 1963 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $399. 00

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  $4788.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". Labelled as a 'Vieil' Armagnac to further highlight its extraordinary age, this rare and venerable brandy was distilled from the 1963 harvest and bottled in 2022. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Delord XO Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $109. 99

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  $1319.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Since 2018, the minimum for XO is ten years old (it was previously just six) and while the exact age isn't stated, this is probably a blend that includes some much older brandies. Typical for Armagnac are the scents of ripe plums, dried apricots, dark chocolate and gingerbread, complexed by hints of tobacco and hazelnut. They're repeated in a medium bodied palate where vanilla, cedary oak, liquorice bullets, cinnamon and pepper warmth carry the finish. The persistence is good, and being neither too fiery, nor too dry or sweet, Delord have created a better than average point of entry for newcomers to the category. It's also a friendly all-rounder, so apart from being enjoyed over ice, after a meal or matched with chocolate, nuts or dried fruits, this has enough body to work in cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1996 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $129. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Step away from Delord's core range and you get to explore their vintage dated series. These bottlings frequently deliver greater individuality and texture. A fine food Armagnac, the 1996 opens with a lifted, vibrant bouquet but loses intensity and definition after a short time in the glass. Residual notes of vanilla and rancio return on the palate where a thread of acidity cuts through flavours of prunes and cinnamon, adding freshness. The aftertaste is dry, nutty, warming and medium long. Bottled in May 2022. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day".

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• 1982 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $160. 00

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  $1920.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Another vintage dated release from this well-reputed but tiny house in Lannepax, established in 1893. Delord continue to distil their own wines, although the output it relatively small. In this expression, expect notes of nut, peach, violet, lime, vanilla, plum and pepper. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1992 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $140. 00

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  $1680.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Another vintage dated release from this well-reputed but tiny house in Lannepax, established in 1893. Delord continue to distil their own wines, although the output it relatively small. Expect dried apricot and prune aromas and flavours with hints of roasted wheat and tobacco. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1981 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $180. 00

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  $2160.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1971 Castarede Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $320. 00

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  $3840.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Founded in 1832, Castarede is the oldest still operating in Armagnac. The armagnac is produced at Chateau de Maniban, situated in the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region just to the south of Mauleon - d’Armagnac. Under the guidance of six generations of the family, the house makes available vintage and non-vintage Armagnacs distilled primarily between 1900-2000, sourcing fruit from throughout the Bas Armagnac region. Notes for the 1971 describe "A very smooth and agreeable armagnac, with a generous aromas." 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1991 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $135. 00

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  $1620.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1990 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $135. 00

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  $1620.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  First inhalations draw out caramel and dark honey followed by vanilla and hints of pipe tobacco. The customary Armagnac fruits are restrained. Medium bodied, raisiny and semi-sweet with broad flavours of vanilla bean, fruit cake and fruit'n'nut chocolate. Finishes Amontillado-like, showing medium length. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• • 90

  Delord Blanche d'Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $89. 99

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  $1079.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  An unaged Armagnac distilled from Colombard grapes, typically served straight over ice as an aperitif or reserved for use in cocktails. Crystal clear / silvery appearance. Varnishy notes dissipate after several seconds revealing pristine, delicately grapey aromas with hints of beeswax and almond. Good concentration. Grappa-like, medium dry, lightly fruity and waxy with a burst of spice. Ends fresh, dry with the fruity notes and gentle spices persisting. Lovely eau-de-vie. If you're finding good grappa elusive or overpriced, try this. 42% Alc./Vol.

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• • 92

  Delord VSOP Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $84. 99

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  $1019.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Bas Armagnac, lying to the sandier west of the Armagnac region, is where the Armagnacs are fuller but more supple with a scent of prunes or plums when a little of the spirit is rubbed in the hands. It is named for its lower altitude, rather than lower quality. In the Western part, Sablo-Limoneux is mostly sand, and makes acidic wine. Sablo-Fauves is rich in ferrous minerals that contribute to both colour and flavour in the wines. The Eastern part of Bas-Armagnac has boulbène, a heavy topsoil that covers subsoil of clay and sand. Bas Armagnac is one of the very few places where sandy soil is considered desirable. In fact, Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Here is a case in point. The plump bouquet offers notes of toffee apple, dates, liquorice all-sorts, vanilla and cocoa, while the silky entry builds into a semi sweet, softly spiced, medium bodied brandy that’s very raisiny and fruit cake-like; a little broad at mid palate, though pleasantly spicy and balanced, it finishes with a long vanilla, raisin and cinnamon aftertaste. At 4-5 years old, fruity, youthful styles like this lend themselves to cocktails as well as offering the perfect introduction to Armagnac on a budget. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1988 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $139. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Produced from Colombard, Ugni Blanc & Bacco grapes. Beautiful polished copper penny colour. Generous aromas of almond biscotti, vanilla bean and light cigar box; secondary nosings shift the emphasis to fruit cake, prune and hints of quince. Full bodied and well rounded with an early oak drive; flavours of walnuts and cigar box are followed by a sweeter, peppery burst of dried fig and fruit cake. Concludes warm, satisfying, finely tannic with vanilla, marzipan and drying oak in the fade. A classic big-boned Bas-Armagnac with plenty of personality. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1985 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $149. 99

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  $1799.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Produced from Colombard, Ugni Blanc & Bacco grapes. Copper with gold hue. Opening sniffs offer sweet leather, roast almonds, hazelnut, toffee apple and an array of spices including cinnamon, clove and vanilla. The robust, spicy palate yields baked apple and raisin flavours followed by a wave of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Warming spirit tingle, almost prickly. Drying aftertaste of orange zest, vanilla, nutmeg and old leather. If extraordinary length is one indicator of an extraordinary Armagnac, this is solid but not one of the greats. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1989 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $139. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Like most of Delord's vintage dated releases, only a tiny volume of the 1989 has made it to Australia. The brilliant copper penny colour shines from the glass and follows in a soft, well-rounded bouquet, balancing fruit and wood: Figs, dried apricot, prunes, vanilla…a touch of shellac, while more air contact accents pepper heat and increased oakiness, becoming mildly sappy, green-wood like. The style here is medium bodied with dried fruit flavours and a thrust of pepper. Muted clove, vanilla and cigar box through the finish. In a word, robust. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". This expression was made from Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Baco and Colombard harvested, pressed and vinified separately. 40% Alc./Vol.

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