{"product_id":"chateau-laubade-vintage-1961-bas-armagnac","title":"Chateau Laubade Vintage 1961 Bas-Armagnac","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"80\" data-start=\"32\"\u003eChâteau de Laubade Vintage 1961 Bas-Armagnac\u003c\/strong\u003e is a profoundly rare, collector-level spirit that captures over six decades of patient maturation in one of France’s most historic Armagnac estates. Deep, complex, and elegantly evolved, this single-vintage release is less a spirit and more a time capsule—ideal for serious collectors, milestone gifting, or contemplative sipping. This is heritage distilled, with remarkable depth and refinement that only age can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"508\" data-start=\"505\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"537\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"541\"\u003eChâteau de Laubade, located in the Bas-Armagnac region of Gascony, is one of the most respected estates in the category, with roots dating back to the 19th century and vineyards established on a single contiguous property. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1711\" data-start=\"805\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"805\" data-section-id=\"1qbq32a\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"807\"\u003eVintage 1961\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"828\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"828\" data-section-id=\"edgokw\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"830\"\u003eProduced exclusively from grapes harvested in 1961, making this a true single-vintage Armagnac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"929\" data-section-id=\"1mgngoj\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"931\"\u003eRepresents a specific growing season and distillation year, preserved over decades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1017\" data-section-id=\"uhbvvt\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1048\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003eAppellation: Bas-Armagnac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1053\" data-section-id=\"1cibyjo\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003eWidely regarded as the finest sub-region of Armagnac due to its sandy soils, producing elegant, aromatic eaux-de-vie \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1213\" data-section-id=\"vsep0c\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1236\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1241\" data-section-id=\"9kz2v6\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eTraditionally includes Ugni Blanc, Baco, Colombard, and Folle Blanche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1438\" data-start=\"1316\" data-section-id=\"uo42fo\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1336\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eDistillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1438\" data-start=\"1339\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1438\" data-start=\"1339\" data-section-id=\"1ukuwp9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1438\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003eDistilled once in traditional Armagnac alembic stills, preserving aromatic richness and texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1711\" data-start=\"1440\" data-section-id=\"m5l2dz\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1711\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1456\" data-section-id=\"10ysv77\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003eMatured for decades in French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1504\" data-section-id=\"99lo77\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1506\"\u003eLong-term oxidative aging develops deep color, concentration, and tertiary complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1711\" data-start=\"1596\" data-section-id=\"1h92i4m\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1711\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003eOak influence contributes vanillin, spice, and structural depth over time \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1713\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003esingle-vintage, long-aged Bas-Armagnac\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a direct connection to 1961—an increasingly scarce and collectible category as older vintages disappear from the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1901\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1924\" data-start=\"1903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1903\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1993\" data-start=\"1926\"\u003eThere are no widely published professional critic scores available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"2000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"2000\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2208\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2032\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2035\" data-start=\"2032\"\u003eLayered and mature, with dried figs, apricot, and raisin unfolding alongside vanilla, polished oak, floral nuances, and gentle spice. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2437\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2221\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2224\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003eVelvety and deeply expressive, revealing caramelized sugars, toffee, honey, and ripe plum, complemented by candied citrus and warm baking spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2450\" data-start=\"2439\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2453\" data-start=\"2450\"\u003eLong, elegant, and contemplative, with lingering notes of oak, dried fruit, and soft spice—refined rather than powerful, with a graceful fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2600\" data-start=\"2597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2620\" data-start=\"2602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2620\" data-start=\"2602\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3075\" data-start=\"2622\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2644\" data-start=\"2622\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2644\" data-start=\"2622\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2633\" data-start=\"2622\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2644\" data-start=\"2633\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3075\" data-start=\"2667\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2704\" data-start=\"2667\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2681\" data-start=\"2667\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2704\" data-start=\"2681\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~40% ABV (80 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2756\" data-start=\"2705\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2723\" data-start=\"2705\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2756\" data-start=\"2723\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBas-Armagnac, Gascony, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2790\" data-start=\"2757\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2768\" data-start=\"2757\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2790\" data-start=\"2768\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eChâteau de Laubade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2875\" data-start=\"2791\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2818\" data-start=\"2791\"\u003eGrape Type \/ Spirit Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2875\" data-start=\"2818\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eArmagnac (Ugni Blanc, Baco, Colombard, Folle Blanche)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2937\" data-start=\"2876\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2898\" data-start=\"2876\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2937\" data-start=\"2898\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVintage 1961; decades in French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3002\" data-start=\"2938\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2957\" data-start=\"2938\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3002\" data-start=\"2957\"\u003eDried fruit, vanilla, caramel, oak, spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3075\" data-start=\"3003\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3022\" data-start=\"3003\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"3075\" data-start=\"3022\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eUltra-aged, elegant, collectible vintage Armagnac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3080\" data-start=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3107\" data-start=\"3082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3105\" data-start=\"3082\"\u003eRecommended Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3261\" data-start=\"3109\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3151\" data-start=\"3109\" data-section-id=\"itnvcl\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3151\" data-start=\"3111\"\u003eServe neat in a tulip or snifter glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3198\" data-start=\"3152\" data-section-id=\"29kscy\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3198\" data-start=\"3154\"\u003eAllow 10–15 minutes in glass to open fully\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3261\" data-start=\"3199\" data-section-id=\"1pglho1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3261\" data-start=\"3201\"\u003eIdeal serving temperature: slightly below room temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3282\" data-start=\"3263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3280\" data-start=\"3263\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3385\" data-start=\"3283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3331\" data-start=\"3283\" data-section-id=\"sf0yl2\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3331\" data-start=\"3285\"\u003eDark chocolate, aged cheeses, or dried fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3385\" data-start=\"3332\" data-section-id=\"hrfcut\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3385\" data-start=\"3334\"\u003eExceptionally suited to pairing with a fine cigar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43101141893186,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Laubade_Vintage_1961_Bas-Armagnac.jpg?v=1774030340","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/chateau-laubade-vintage-1961-bas-armagnac","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}