About Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac XO Carafe 15y 700ml
This aged Bas Armagnac from Chateau de Laubade opens with a richly layered bouquet of dried fruits, toasted oak, and warm spice, reflecting 15 years of patient maturation in Gascon oak. On the palate, it delivers a sumptuous interplay of prune, vanilla, and candied orange peel, underpinned by earthy rancio and a whisper of dark chocolate. The finish is long, warming, and elegantly complex, leaving a trail of dried fig, toasted almond, and subtle floral notes.
Full BodyBas Armagnac XOServe Neat at room temperature, or with a single drop of still water to open the bouquet
- rich
- smooth
- complex
- warming
- elegant
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- dried prune
- vanilla
- candied orange peel
- toasted oak
- dark chocolate
Secondary
- rancio
- dried fig
- toasted almond
- warm baking spice
Finish
A long, warming finish of dried fig, toasted almond, and subtle violet florals with a lingering earthy rancio depth.
Food Pairings
- dark chocolate and praline desserts
- aged Comté or Roquefort cheese
- foie gras
- slow-roasted duck with prune sauce
Sensory Profile
Nose
An opulent nose of dried stone fruits, prune, and candied orange peel intertwined with toasted oak, warm vanilla, and a characteristic earthy rancio note that speaks to years of Gascon oak maturation.
Palate
Rich and velvety on the palate, delivering layers of dark chocolate, stewed plum, and candied citrus zest, balanced by warming baking spices and the distinctive terroir-driven rancio complexity of aged Bas Armagnac.
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