Chateau Laubade Vintage 1961 Bas-Armagnac
Product details
| Management number | 253707650 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$330.00 | Model Number | 253707650 | ||
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The Château de Laubade Vintage 1961 Bas-Armagnac is a profoundly rare, collector-level spirit that captures over six decades of patient maturation in one of France’s most historic Armagnac estates. Deep, complex, and elegantly evolved, this single-vintage release is less a spirit and more a time capsule—ideal for serious collectors, milestone gifting, or contemplative sipping. This is heritage distilled, with remarkable depth and refinement that only age can deliver.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Château de Laubade, located in the Bas-Armagnac region of Gascony, is one of the most respected estates in the category, with roots dating back to the 19th century and vineyards established on a single contiguous property.
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Vintage 1961
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Produced exclusively from grapes harvested in 1961, making this a true single-vintage Armagnac
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Represents a specific growing season and distillation year, preserved over decades
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Appellation: Bas-Armagnac
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Widely regarded as the finest sub-region of Armagnac due to its sandy soils, producing elegant, aromatic eaux-de-vie
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Grape Composition
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Traditionally includes Ugni Blanc, Baco, Colombard, and Folle Blanche
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Distillation
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Distilled once in traditional Armagnac alembic stills, preserving aromatic richness and texture
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Aging
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Matured for decades in French oak barrels
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Long-term oxidative aging develops deep color, concentration, and tertiary complexity
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Oak influence contributes vanillin, spice, and structural depth over time
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This is a single-vintage, long-aged Bas-Armagnac, offering a direct connection to 1961—an increasingly scarce and collectible category as older vintages disappear from the market.
Critics Reviews
There are no widely published professional critic scores available.
Tasting Profile
Nose:
Layered and mature, with dried figs, apricot, and raisin unfolding alongside vanilla, polished oak, floral nuances, and gentle spice.
Palate:
Velvety and deeply expressive, revealing caramelized sugars, toffee, honey, and ripe plum, complemented by candied citrus and warm baking spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg.
Finish:
Long, elegant, and contemplative, with lingering notes of oak, dried fruit, and soft spice—refined rather than powerful, with a graceful fade.
Quick Overview
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| ABV / Proof | ~40% ABV (80 Proof) |
| Origin / Region | Bas-Armagnac, Gascony, France |
| Producer | Château de Laubade |
| Grape Type / Spirit Type | Armagnac (Ugni Blanc, Baco, Colombard, Folle Blanche) |
| Aging or Maturation | Vintage 1961; decades in French oak |
| Aromas & Flavors | Dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, oak, spice |
| Style / Identity | Ultra-aged, elegant, collectible vintage Armagnac |
Recommended Service
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Serve neat in a tulip or snifter glass
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Allow 10–15 minutes in glass to open fully
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Ideal serving temperature: slightly below room temperature
Food Pairing:
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Dark chocolate, aged cheeses, or dried fruit
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Exceptionally suited to pairing with a fine cigar
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