Armagnac "Chateau de Laubade" XO, 0.7 L
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Tasting Notes
Armagnac brilliant fiery amber.
Taste Armagnac - refined, velvety, round and feminine, sophisticated, elegant and harmonious, with notes of spices, fruits, wood and vanilla. Aftertaste - deliciously fragrant and long lasting.
Armagnac is filled with intense aroma and developing notes of orange peel, prunes, coconut, vanilla, hazelnut, violet, candied fruit and light shades of cinnamon on the finish.
Armagnac is perfect as a digestif, and goes well with cheese Pont L'Eveque and Livarot, with fruit desserts, chocolate and Keiko Tarte Flambe, which is used in the preparation of XO.
Interesting Facts
Armagnac Château de Laubade XO is made of a mixture of different eau-de-vie, the age of the youngest of them - 12 years. As part dominated alcohols derived from grapes Ugni-Blanc and Colombard, that deliver unmatched subtlety and elegance. Armagnac strong drink got its name in honor of the eponymous province in France. It was here in 1855 was founded the estate Chateau de Lobada, which is widely glorified only in 1874, when the head of Château stood Jean-Jacques Lesgurg. In fact, he revived the Armagnac. His contribution was appreciated and noted the Legion of Honor - the most prestigious award of the French Republic! Thanks to the efforts of Jean-Jacques Lesgurga alcohols were made of the highest quality, which are currently stored in the cellars of the castle. At Chateau de Lobada are millezimnye Armagnac virtually any of the last century! The oldest dates from alcohols harvest in 1830. Most importantly - kept nekupazhirovannymi alcohols, they are willing to wait in the wings for many years. Because of this today at the chateau can be produced in any year Armagnac! Armagnac Chateau de Lobada XO was awarded the Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2009, Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2005, the Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2003.
