Château de Laubade Bas Armagnac 1986

The 1986 vintage comes from a year that produced concentrated, expressive eaux-de-vie with excellent aging potential. After nearly four decades resting in Laubade’s historic cellars, this Armagnac has developed remarkable depth, showcasing the estate’s hallmark elegance and mature complexity.

Nose:
Rich aromas of dried apricot, fig, and prune layered with vanilla, tobacco leaf, and polished oak. Notes of cocoa, roasted nuts, and subtle citrus peel round out an exceptionally mature bouquet.

Palate:
Silky, deep, and expressive. Stewed fruits, caramelized sugar, and honeyed raisin lead into warm baking spice, toasted almond, and dark cocoa. The long aging introduces gentle rancio tones—nutty, earthy, and slightly oxidative—that add sophistication and length.

Finish:
Long, warm, and resonant with lingering dried fruit, spiced oak, vanilla, and a refined nutty elegance that slowly fades.