Armagnac Château de Laubade

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Château de Laubade is the sole Armagnac house to be awarded World Class Distillery since 2010 and the most awarded Armagnac house with more than 250 medals and awards over the past 30 years.

Located in the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region, Château de Laubade was founded in 1870 and spans over 260 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards. It is renowned for its commitment to excellence, from vineyard management to distillation and aging in handcrafted Gascony oak barrels.

As a family-owned and operated estate, Château de Laubade takes pride in its innovative approach, including producing single-varietal and vintage Armagnacs, as well as its dedication to sustainable practices, earning High Environmental Value (HVE) certification.

What is Armagnac?

Armagnac is a French brandy produced in the Gascony region of southwest France.
It is one of the oldest distilled spirits in the world, dating back to the 14th century. 

It is produced in smaller quantities than Cognac, often by family-owned estates, giving it a more artisanal and niche appeal. It is distilled once in a traditional continuous column still, resulting in a lower alcohol content but retaining more of the natural flavors of the grapes.

Four traditional grape varieties are used for distillation: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco.

Armagnac is aged in local Gascony oak barrels, which impart bold, spicy, and rustic notes.
The flavors are robust and complex, with notes of dried fruits, nuts, spices, and rancio.