Château de Laubade – 18 ans – Bas-Armagnac

The nose is fruity, elegant, aromatic and racy. It reveals notes of candied lemon, crystallized orange zests and small notes of apple/peach compote associated with hints of flowers, sandal wood, spices as well as a subtle hint of pâtisseries/creme brulee (in the background). The palate is fruity, very well-balanced and offers a fine acid frame, a slight minerality, gourmandise as well as a slight unctuosity. In the mouth this Armagnac expresses notes of pear in syrup as well as a fine unctuosity. In the mouth this Armagnac expresses notes of pear in syrup, candied quince and slight notes of candied lemon associated with touches of candiedorange zests as well as hints of creme brulee/pâtisseries, date, spices and an imperceptible hint of almond (in the background). Good length.