{"product_id":"chateau-de-laubade-1986-vintage-bas-armagnac-750ml","title":"Château de Laubade 1986 Vintage Bas-Armagnac 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"259\"\u003emature, fully evolved vintage Armagnac with classic rancio character and deep complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 1986 Château de Laubade shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"347\"\u003ecandied citrus, spice, leather, and polished oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a softer, more elegant profile than older vintages. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"441\"\u003erefined, contemplative spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e—ideal for collectors or milestone gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19kdj9x\" data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eChâteau de Laubade, located in \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eBas-Armagnac\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the region’s most respected estates, known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eestate-grown grapes and extensive vintage library\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eKey production elements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1km67xn\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eSingle vintage (1986 harvest)\u003c\/strong\u003e—no blending across years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x74chp\" data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eProduced from traditional Armagnac grapes including \u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eBaco, Ugni Blanc, and Colombard\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gkpqyz\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eDistilled in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"954\"\u003econtinuous Armagnac still\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving aromatics and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lepadn\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eAged for decades in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eGascon oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, with careful cellar management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eVintage Armagnac is defined by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d8txl9\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eYear-specific identity\u003c\/strong\u003e (reflecting climate and harvest conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"55isq\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eLong oxidative aging → development of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003erancio (nutty, savory complexity)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o10u5b\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eOften bottled on demand, preserving the integrity of each vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eThe 1986 sits in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003esweet spot of maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e—fully developed, but still retaining fruit brightness.\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1quo74s\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eCandied mandarin, vanilla, toasted oak, and light spice \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eRound and supple, with dried fruit, fruitcake, leather, and baking spice \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eLong and elegant, with orange marmalade, nutty rancio notes, and gentle oak \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17ern37\" data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable 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Ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fihxdl\" data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eBirth year gifting (1986)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"38iig1\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003eAfter-dinner sipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r750fn\" data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eQuiet, contemplative occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43713817280578,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_de_Laubade_1986_Vintage_Bas-Armagnac_750ml.jpg?v=1778077840","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/chateau-de-laubade-1986-vintage-bas-armagnac-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}