Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1984 700ml luciano-sandrone yet mineral palate with lots

yet mineral palate with lots of nectarine and stone fruit and long lees aging complexity

The soils here have poor drainage

The Hochar of this year is bright ruby red in colour with red fruits

Fermentation is extremely long and slow and allows the wine to get its characteristic luxurious palate

gentle pressing avoids crushing the stalks and pips

Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1984 700ml luciano-sandrone yet mineral palate with lotsThe great spirit of Gascony has been made in this part of south west France for at least seven centuries, predating Cognacwhich is made in the Charente Valley three hours to the northby a century and a half. And yet, while the global appreciation of this rural spirit has long lagged behind its urbane (and well marketed) cousin, Cyril Laudet and his wife Julie are here to ensure that Armagnac is no longer content to quietly sit by and play second