Château de Laubade 1974 Vintage Bas-Armagnac 750ml
Product details
| Management number | 253707519 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$131.25 | Model Number | 253707519 | ||
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This is a true vintage Armagnac with half a century of evolution in the glass. The 1974 Château de Laubade delivers deep dried fruit, rancio, spice, and polished oak, offering complexity that only long aging can achieve. A collector-grade, contemplative spirit—built for slow appreciation rather than casual drinking.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Château de Laubade, located in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, is one of the region’s most respected estates, known for estate-grown production and vintage-dated releases.
Key production elements:
- Produced from estate vineyards using traditional Armagnac grapes (primarily Ugni Blanc, Baco, and Folle Blanche)
- Distilled in a continuous Armagnac still, preserving aromatic richness
- Aged for decades in Gascon oak barrels, allowing gradual oxidation and concentration
Vintage Armagnac differs from blends:
- Single year distillation (1974 harvest)
- Long aging in barrel, often bottled to order
- No blending across vintages
Over time, the spirit develops:
👉 Rancio character (nutty, oxidative complexity)
👉 Deep integration of oak, fruit, and spice
The result is a spirit that reflects both its year and decades of careful aging.
Tasting Profile
Nose:
Dried fig, prune, walnut, orange peel, and antique wood
Palate:
Rich and layered, with dark fruit, toffee, cocoa, baking spice, and rancio complexity
Finish:
Long and elegant, with lingering oak, spice, and a refined, oxidative depth
Quick Overview
| Attribute | Details |
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| ABV/Proof | 40% ABV |
| Origin / Region | Bas-Armagnac, Gascony, France |
| Producer | Château de Laubade |
| Base Material | Ugni Blanc, Baco, Folle Blanche |
| Distillation | Continuous Armagnac still |
| Aging / Maturation | Decades in Gascon oak |
| Special Attributes | Vintage 1974; estate-grown; long-aged |
| Aromas & Flavors | Dried fruit, rancio, spice, oak |
| Style / Identity | Mature, oxidative, collector-grade Armagnac |
Serving & Occasion
Best enjoyed neat in a proper brandy glass, with time to open in the glass. Ideal for milestone occasions, gifting (birth year), or after-dinner contemplation.
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