Château de Laubade 1997 – Bas-Armagnac

The nose is fruity, gourmand and elegant. It reveals notes of crystallized clementine, candy/toffee, beeswax and small touches of apricot associated with hints of spices, crushed peach as well as a hint of candied orange, a subtle hint of flowers (very discreet), vanilla, spices and a very discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise and offers a beautiful mineral frame, a beautiful roundness, a nice definition as well as a slight acidity. In the mouth this Armagnac expresses notes of toffee, candied mandarin and slight notes of apricot in syrup associated with touches of caramel as well as a hint of flowers, toasted oak and vanilla.