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Château de Laubade - X.O.
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Tasting notes
Made on the property with the greatest respect for tradition, this Armagnac is an XO, meaning that the eaux-de-vie used for its elaboration are at least 10 years old. In this case, the eaux-de-vie used in the assembly of this product are at least 15 years old and up to 25 years old. This XO is to be enjoyed as a digestif or as a dessert with a Pont l'Évêque, a Livarot, a tarte Tatin or a chocolate or plain soufflé.
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Provenance
- Type
- Armagnac
- Producer
- Château de Laubade
- Country
- France
- Style
- Xo
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
- ABV
- 40%
- Size
- 70cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 18° - 20° C
- Drinking window
Key characteristics
About this armagnac
Château de Laubade is a renowned producer of Armagnac, a type of brandy originating from the Gascony region of France. Founded in 1832, the estate is located in the Bas-Armagnac region, renowned for its high-quality Armagnac production.
Château de Laubade is renowned for its X.O. Armagnac, a blend of eaux-de-vie aged for a minimum of six years in oak barrels. The X.O. is a complex and full-bodied spirit, with aromas of dried fruits, spices, and wood. On the palate, it is smooth and mellow, with notes of vanilla, prunes, and nuts. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of sweetness.
Château de Laubade X.O. is a perfect accompaniment to a variety of desserts, or enjoyed neat as an after-dinner digestif. Enjoy this exquisite spirit and savor the unique flavors of the Bas-Armagnac region.


The Laubade Legacy
The Laubade Legacy is a stirred cocktail made with Château de Laubade - X.O. - Bas-Armagnac, served in a crystal coupe glass.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Crystal coupe glass
- Ice
- Large cube
- Garnish
- Single large orange twist (approximately 3 inches long) placed delicately across the rim, candied chestnut floated on the surface
Ingredients
- 60 ml Château de Laubade X.O. Bas-Armagnac
- 20 ml Cognac (VSOP)
- 15 ml Crème de cacao (dark)
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 8 ml Honey syrup (1:1 ratio)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
Method
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with large ice cubes.
- Stir continuously for 45 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
- Strain through a fine strainer into the prepared glass.
- Express the oils from an orange peel over the surface.
Serve
Serve in a crystal coupe glass. Garnish with a single large orange twist (approximately 3 inches long) placed delicately across the rim. Float a single candied chestnut on the surface as a secondary garnish. Present on a slate coaster with a branded cocktail pick alongside the glass.
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Château de Laubade
Château de Laubade is a Bas-Armagnac producer based in Gascony, southwestern France. The estate specializes in armagnac, the region's traditional brandy produced through distillation of wine and aged in oak. The producer…
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