Chateau de Briat Vintage 1994 Baco 29 Years Old Bas-Armagnac

The Chateau de Briat Vintage 1994 Bas-Armagnac is a rich, expressive Bas-Armagnac that epitomizes the bold, textured character of Baco grapes in vintage brandy form. The 1994 Château de Briat release is deep, profound, and beautifully mature — offering layers of dark fruit, spice, and oak-integrated complexity while retaining a core of varietal intensity that makers of Baco are renowned for.

Origins & Craftsmanship

From the revered terroir of Bas-Armagnac in southwestern France — the historical heart of Armagnac production — Château de Briat’s 1994 vintage is crafted predominantly from Baco 22A, a hybrid grape cherished in Armagnac for its robust structure, deep fruit flavor, and capacity to age extraordinarily well.

Hand-harvested and vinified with careful attention to phenolic nuance, the fermented wine was distilled in the traditional alambic Armagnacais column still, preserving textural depth and expressive grape character. After distillation, the spirit was matured patiently in local Gascon oak casks, where slow oxidation, wood influence, and time conspired for almost three decades to develop complexity while honoring the innate personality of Baco.

This vintage bottling highlights Château de Briat’s commitment to showcasing the unique character of Bas-Armagnac’s noble grapes through thoughtful cask selection and respectful aging — a process that allows the spirit to evolve without losing its varietal essence.

Critics Reviews

Armagnac aficionados and spirits commentators frequently praise the 1994 Château de Briat for its powerful Baco expression and remarkable aging harmony. Reviewers emphasize the way Baco’s natural depth and tannic backbone translate into rich concentration, layered spice, and fruit intensity even after decades in cask. Many critics highlight this vintage as a benchmark for older Baco-driven Bas-Armagnacs, striking a rare balance between maturity and varietal vibrance.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
A robust, inviting bouquet of plum and black cherry compote, toasted oak, cocoa nib, and fine leather. Rich notes of dark caramel, fig paste, and spiced orange peel are layered with hints of clove, nutmeg, and cedar.

Palate:
Full-bodied and richly concentrated, with deep stewed fruit, molasses, brown sugar, and roasted almond. Baco’s structural presence brings a firm backbone of tannin and spice, mingling with toasted oak, black tea leaf, and a touch of tobacco leaf. Hints of warm baking spice and earth-driven complexity continue to evolve.

Finish:
Long, warm, and profound, framed by lingering dark fruit, oak spice, and a refined echo of leather and dried fig sweetness that fades gracefully.

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