Chateau de Ravignan 1984 Bas-Armagnac

A rare and compelling vintage from one of Bas-Armagnac’s esteemed estates, this Château de Ravignan 1984 Armagnac offers depth, grace, and a beautifully mature spirit driven by decades of slow oak evolution. Expect a balanced, nuanced experience with generous fruit, spice, and classic Bas-Armagnac character—an ideal choice for contemplative sipping or vintage Armagnac exploration.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced at Château de Ravignan, a historic estate nestled in the famed Bas-Armagnac region of southwest France, this vintage 1984 Armagnac embodies nearly three centuries of family tradition and terroir-driven craft. The vineyard is planted to the classic Armagnac varieties — including Ugni Blanc, Baco, Colombard, and Folle Blanche — all vinified and distilled on site before aging in Gascon oak barrels. The estate’s approach honors traditional column distillation and slow cellar maturation, fostering a balanced integration of fruit, wood, and oxidative development. This bottle, drawn from Ravignan’s extensive vintage stock and bottled decades after its original distillation, showcases time-earned nuance and refined complexity. 

Critics Reviews

While specific critic scores for this exact vintage may be limited, connoisseurs and Armagnac commentators consistently regard Château de Ravignan’s older vintages as exemplary of vintage Bas-Armagnac’s capacity for depth, elegance, and nuanced fruit development. Observers often highlight this estate’s ability to balance mature oak influence with persistent fruit layers and a long, satisfying finish — traits confirmed across available tasting notes for the 1984 release.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
A gentle yet layered bouquet of dried stone fruit, plum compote, and cooked orchard fruit leads, framed by soft vanilla and warm spice. Subtle toasted oak, honeyed almond, and a hint of rancio bring old-world complexity and serenity.

Palate:
Supple and expansive, with rich caramel, dark fig, baked pear, and nuanced notes of roasted nut and delicate toasted oak. A touch of citrus peel and spice — cinnamon and clove — adds dimension without overpowering the fruit core.

Finish:
Long, warm, and elegantly wooded, leaving echoes of spiced fruit, soft leather, and a whisper of herbal warmth that lingers gracefully.

(Descriptions reflect common vintage characteristics and collector tasting impressions for Ravignan’s 1984 Bas-Armagnac.)

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