Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1984 700ml mandala single vineyard Shiraz from the

single vineyard Shiraz from the most northern part of the estate on the corner of Olivers and Chalk Hill Roads in McLaren Vale

today the vineyard is overlooked by a viewing platform known as ‘The Jetty’

"Deep and concentrated on the palate with bouncy and very expressive fruits

then mid-way through the ferment

which presents an intense ruby red colour with orange nuances

Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1984 700ml mandala single vineyard Shiraz from theThe 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