Chateau de Laubade 12 Years Intemporel Bas Armagnac 70 cl 40%

Twelve years is enough time for a young, fruit-driven Armagnac to grow round and thoughtful, without yet reaching the almost meditative depth of the house's oldest bottles. Intemporel 12 Year Old is the balance point in between.

Expert's Description

Château de Laubade 12 Year Old Intemporel is a French Bas-Armagnac, matured for a minimum of 12 years, bottled at 40%.

Château de Laubade has made Armagnac since the early 1700s and was restored in 1974 by Jean-Jacques Lesgourgues, who raised the estate to become one of the most respected in the entire Armagnac region, named World Class Distillery at the World Spirits Award three years running.

The Intemporel range is the house's flagship, and the 12 year old edition represents the point where the young fruitiness of the Signature expression has truly begun to merge with the cask's spice and caramel.

The oak casks used for maturation come from the house's own cooperage, where Gascony oak is air-dried for at least three years before being built into barrels, a process unique to Château de Laubade in the entire district.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, vanilla and a light touch of spice.

Palate

Round and full, with notes of caramel, prune and toasted oak.

Finish

Elegant and well-balanced, with a warm, lingering close.

Specifications

Name: Château de Laubade 12 Year Old Intemporel
Distillery: Château de Laubade
Country: France
Type: French Bas-Armagnac
Age: Minimum 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French Oak, Gascony
EAN no.: 3270310118338
Serving suggestion: Enjoy as a digestif or with dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Prune · Toasted Oak · Vanilla

Did You Know?

Château de Laubade has won the title World Class Distillery at the World Spirits Award three years running, in 2010, 2011 and 2012, an achievement no other Armagnac house in the district has matched.

Frequently Asked Questions About Château de Laubade 12 Year Old Intemporel Bas Armagnac

How does the 12 year old edition differ from Signature?

With twelve years on cask, the Armagnac has developed a far rounder, spicier character, where caramel and oak play a much larger role than in the younger Signature.

How should the bottle be stored?

Upright, cool and dark, so the balance between fruit and cask is preserved as well as possible.

Is it a good gift idea?

Yes, as the house's flagship expression with international awards behind it, it is an elegant and safe gift choice.

At what temperature should it be served?

Room temperature is preferable, letting the rich caramel and wood notes unfold.

Which glass suits it best?

A tulip-shaped Armagnac glass, which gathers the deep aromas.

Does it pair well with dessert?

Yes, its elegant balance between fruit and cask makes it a natural companion to dark chocolate.

What awards has Château de Laubade won?

The house has been named World Class Distillery at the World Spirits Award three years running, in 2010, 2011 and 2012.