Labiette Castille Bas Armagnac XO 40% vol. 0.7 l

Labiette Castille Bas-Armagnac XO is an exceptional premium Bas-Armagnac from the renowned Bas-Armagnac region in south-western France. At 40% ABV in a 0.7-litre bottle, this fine cuvée embodies the expertise of the long-established Labiette Castille house, which is owned by the Lesgourgues family. Only grapes from the domaine’s own vineyards are used for this XO Armagnac. The cuvée comprises the classic Armagnac grape varieties Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano), Baco 22A, Colombard and Folle Blanche, each of which is vinified separately. This is followed by traditional distillation in an ‘alambic armagnacais’, the typical Armagnac column still, which preserves the aromatic diversity of the individual grape varieties particularly well.

Ageing takes place separately by grape variety and vintage, exclusively in Gascony oak casks, whose fine tannins and complex woody aromas shape the character of the Armagnac over many years. The Labiette Castille Bas Armagnac XO is a blend of more than 30 different eaux-de-vie, the youngest component of which has been aged for at least 12 years in Gascony oak casks. Before bottling, the blend is only lightly clarified and filtered. The result is an exceptionally elegant Bas Armagnac that impresses with its great aromatic depth, impressive finesse and a significantly higher average age than that required by Armagnac regulations for an XO.

Tasting Note

Colour: Deep amber with mahogany-coloured highlights.

Nose: Rich and complex, with plums, cinnamon, cocoa, hazelnuts, vanilla and characteristic rancio notes.

Palate: Delicate, complex and elegant, with ripe dried fruit, subtle spices, cocoa, vanilla, toasted hazelnuts and harmoniously integrated oak.

Finish: Exceptionally long-lasting, smooth and complex, with elegant notes of rancio, spice and wood that can linger for up to 15 minutes or longer.

The Labiette Castille Bas Armagnac XO reveals its exceptional complexity best when enjoyed neat at room temperature in a snifter. Its elegant blend of dried fruit, spices and rancio harmonises superbly with dark chocolate, crème brûlée, caramelised nuts or desserts featuring plums and figs. This Bas Armagnac XO is also an excellent accompaniment to mature hard cheeses or a fine cigar. Thanks to its exceptionally long ageing period, the use of only the estate’s own grapes and traditional production methods, the Labiette Castille Bas Armagnac XO ranks among the most characterful and elegant Armagnacs from its region.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Labiette Castille, 32110 Sorbets, France

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