Chateau de Laubade AOP - Bas Armagnac Signature 70 cl 40%

In 1974, Jean-Jacques Lesgourgues bought a crumbling château in Gascony with one clear plan: to restore an Armagnac estate to its former greatness. Signature is the house's youngest, most direct expression, where the grape itself, more than the cask, sets the tone.

Expert's Description

Chateau de Laubade AOP Bas Armagnac Signature is a French Bas-Armagnac, bottled at 42%.

Château de Laubade has made Armagnac since the early 1700s and was already granted Château Appellation Contrôlée status in 1855. After a long period of decline, Jean-Jacques Lesgourgues bought the crumbling château in 1974 and restored it to what is today one of the largest and most respected estates in the entire Armagnac region.

Signature has matured for only two years on cask, meaning the grape itself, rather than the wood, comes through most clearly. This youthful style makes it particularly well suited to food, including matured cheeses, white meat and fish.

Château de Laubade also runs its own cooperage, where the finest Gascony oak is air-dried for at least three years before being built into barrels, a rarity among Armagnac producers that underlines the house's craft ambition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh grape, plum and a light, green freshness.

Palate

Clean and full, with a clear fruit character and only a faint touch of oak.

Finish

Short to medium, with a fresh, dry close.

Specifications

Name: Château de Laubade AOP Bas Armagnac Signature
Distillery: Château de Laubade
Country: France
Type: French Bas-Armagnac
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French Oak, short ageing, 2 years
EAN no.: 3270310089027
Serving suggestion: Enjoy with food such as matured cheeses, white meat or fish

Flavour Profile

Grape · Plum · Fresh Fruit · Light Oak

Did You Know?

Château de Laubade is the only Armagnac producer with its own cooperage, where craftsmen select and air-dry Gascony oak for three years before building it into the casks that age the rest of the house's range.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chateau de Laubade AOP Bas Armagnac Signature

Why does Signature taste more of grape than of cask?

It has matured for only two years on cask, preserving the grape's fresh character rather than letting the wood's spice dominate, as seen in longer-aged Armagnacs.

How should the bottle be stored?

Upright, cool and dark, so the fresh fruit character is preserved.

Is it a good gift idea?

Yes, as an approachable, food-friendly Armagnac it is a good choice for someone wanting to explore the category without a heavy, older style.

What food pairs well with Signature?

It works particularly well with matured cheeses, white meat and fish, where its fresh fruit character complements the dish.

At what temperature should it be served?

Lightly chilled or at room temperature, depending on whether it is enjoyed with food or alone.

Which glass suits it best?

A smaller tulip-shaped glass, which highlights the fresh fruit aromas.

When was Château de Laubade founded?

The estate has produced Armagnac since the early 1700s and was restored by Jean-Jacques Lesgourgues in 1974.