Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1973 elephant-in-the-room with a splash of Cabernet

with a splash of Cabernet Franc

Intense lifted nose of red cherries and wild forest fruit with hints of toasted oak and spice

Produced with a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon

with floral notes combined with hints of wood and spice typical of the ageing process

finishing softly and slightly dry

Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1973 elephant-in-the-room with a splash of CabernetThe 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