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Chateau Laballe Bas Armagnac 12 Rich

Product description

Château Laballe's Bas Armagnac 12 Rich is a distinguished French brandy from the Bas Armagnac region, crafted from a blend of 80% Ugni Blanc and 20% Baco grapes. This expression is aged for a minimum of 12 years in oak barrels sourced from the Landes forest, imparting depth and complexity to the spirit.

Colour: Medium deep amber, reflecting its extended maturation.

Aroma: The nose offers scents of orange zest, chocolate, spice cake, and oak. 

Palate: The palate is soft, balanced, and generous, with notes of hummus, cumin, orange zest, and pound cake. 

Body: Full-bodied with a rich and creamy mouthfeel, balanced by a lively acidity that adds freshness.

Finish: Long and harmonious, with the mineral and floral notes repeating on a wonderfully extended and subtly chewy finish.

Accolades: The 2019 'La Turque' has received exceptional reviews from critics:

  • Jeb Dunnuck: 98-100 points, noting its meatier, more savory, mineral-driven aromatics and incredible core of pure cassis and darker fruits.

  • Wine Advocate: 98-100 points, highlighting its seamless blend of grilled cherries, espresso, black olives, and exotic hints of black truffle into a full-bodied powerhouse.

  • Vinous: 96-98 points, describing smoke- and mineral-accented cherry and blackberry scents, along with powerful suggestions of exotic spices, incense, and cracked pepper.