Chteau de Laubade 21 Year Old Bas Armagnac

Bas Armagnac | 45.3% ABV (90.6 Proof) | 750mL

Process & Profile

Chteau de Laubades 21 Year Old Bas Armagnac is a blend of estate-grown Baco, Folle Blanche, and Colombard grapes. Each variety is distilled separately in a traditional alembic still and aged between 21 and 25 years in Gascony oak barrels crafted by the estates own cooperage. The vineyards cover 260 acres and are managed with sustainable methods, including natural fertilization from a herd of 600 sheep. This long-aging process delivers a complex, refined spirit that speaks to its terroir and craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Candied fruit, vanilla, ripe plum, butterscotch, toasted oak, and soft spice
Palate: Rich and velvety with notes of stewed fruit, honeyed spice, and roasted wood
Finish: Long, elegant, and warm with lingering fruit preserves and oak tannin

What Makes It Special

• Estate-grown grapes from a premier Bas Armagnac terroir

• Minimum 21 years in barrel; some eaux-de-vie aged up to 25 years

• Distilled grape-by-grape with full traceability

• In-house barrel coopering using local Gascony oak

• Environmentally sustainable farming with organic manure from sheep

• Family-owned since 1870, now operated by the third generation

How to Enjoy

Sip neat in a tulip glass after dinner to appreciate its depth and warmth. Pairs beautifully with desserts like walnut tart, salted caramel, or chocolate and coffee-based treats.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the ABV?
   45.3% ABV (90.6 Proof).

2. How long is it aged?
   Between 21 and 25 years.

3. What grapes are used?
   Baco, Folle Blanche, and Colombard.

4. Is it estate-made?
   Yesgrape growing, distillation, coopering, and aging are all done on-site.

5. Is it sustainable?
   Yesnatural compost and environmentally conscious vineyard practices.

6. Does it have any awards?
   Yesmultiple international gold and double gold medals.