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Chteau de Lacquy 40020GasconyArmagnac1711 (Armagnac)30011

Chteau de Lacquy Grand Bas-Armagnac20

100% Colombard2001Colombard

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‘Sables Fauves’

100% Colombard

46.5%

200111

2023

700

(Ultimate Spirit Challenge 2021)

Chteau de Lacquy is a 400 hectares estate with vineyard on 20 hectares situated in the best part of Armagnac area in Gascony (South West of France). The estate and the mansion have belonged to the same family since 1711. 18th centurys papers show that the estate was already producing Armagnac with its own still. With 300 years and 11 successive generations, the estate is the oldest family-owned producer of Armagnac.

Chteau de Lacquy is the heart of this ‘gold triangle’ known as Grand Bas-Armagnac. The estate comprises vast wooded area and lakes at the edge of Europe’s largest forest. Ancient oaks, beeches, chestnut trees, wild cherry trees, provide shelter for equally abundant and varied wildlife. The 20ha of vines are planted in the very heart of this area.

This is a single cask and caskstrength 100% Colombard Armagnac, distilled in 2001 and still aging in oak barrels in the cellars.The colombardis the most fruity variety.Since this produces a fresh and lively spirit, which once aged will mellow into a full-bodied and powerful Armagnac.

Country of Origin:
France

Type:
Armagnac (Brandy)

Soil:
Sandy clay hillsides with an excellent south exposure, low limestone content, covered with ‘Sables Fauves’, a sand rich in iron oxides and marine sediment.

Grape Varieties:
100% Colombard

Alcohol:
46.5%

Date of distillation:
November 2001

Year of bottling:
2023

Volume:
700mL

Tasting Notes:
Fresh-baked pastries, crushed vanilla beans, and delicate floral notes show on the nose. Creamy and ripe on the palate, this Armagnac shows layers of complexity, notes of French baguette, toasted butter, walnuts, and dried peaches. Long and persistent finish. (Ultimate Spirit Challenge 2021)