Laberdolive Bas Armagnac Vintage 2003

Laberdolive Bas Armagnac Vintage 2003 is a polished and elegant expression of traditional Gascon brandy craft: layered and nuanced, with dried fruits, spice, and oak depth anchored in a subtly floral and mineral frame. Ideal for contemplative sipping or marking a special moment.

🏺 Origins & Vintage

Created by the Laberdolive family—veteran distillers in Gascony since the late 19th century—this 2003 release is a true vintage Armagnac, meaning all eaux-de-vie come from a single harvest and aged for decades in oak casks on the estate. It’s presented at 43% ABV, bottled without dilution or color additives. 

👃 Aroma

On the nose, elegant aromas emerge: honey-roasted pear, toasted almond, gentle vanilla, and subtle herbaceous notes. As it opens further, expect hints of dried citrus peel, soft spice, and floral undertones woven through the oak-aged perfume. 

👅 Palate & Texture

Medium-full yet incredibly refined, the palate offers layers of dried apricot and caramel, framed by baking spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Toasted walnut, almond, and a splash of citrus zest bring energy and complexity to the smooth texture. 

🔁 Finish

A long, polished finish with lingering oak, dried fruit, and warm spice—a gently drying punctuation that reflects both time in barrel and Bas‑Armagnac terroir.

🌟 Style & Character

Vintage Armagnac from Bas‑Armagnac often reaches its sweet spot between 20–30 years of maturation, and this 2003 offering—now over two decades old—delivers that rich depth while retaining balance and finesse. 

Laberdolive is known for traditional copper-pot distillation, estate oak aging, and a pure, unadulterated expression—qualities vividly showcased in this tribute to terroir and time. 

43% ABV, 700 ml

The Laberdolive Armagnacs are hand made, vintage dated single-vineyard expressions of what a brandy should be.  I’ve told you the stories before: the legend goes that Nikita Khruschev once diverted his elaborate and heavily-guarded entourage to visit the distillery to acquire a bottle; and French President Jacques Chirac brought along a Laberdolive 1972 to toast on a state visit to China. These bottles are in all the top restaurants in Europe; David Ridgway, chef-sommelier at La Tour d'Argent in Paris, said that Laberdolive is "considered for a long time to be the benchmark of Armagnac."