Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1984 700ml mandala which presents an intense ruby

which presents an intense ruby red colour with orange nuances

Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé and Clos la Gaffelière St

today the vineyard is overlooked by a viewing platform known as ‘The Jetty’

ceramic eggs and amphora

Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1984 700ml mandala which presents an intense rubyThe great spirit of Gascony has been made in this part of south west France for at least seven centuries, predating Cognacwhich is made in the Charente Valley three hours to the northby a century and a half. And yet, while the global appreciation of this rural spirit has long lagged behind its urbane (and well marketed) cousin, Cyril Laudet and his wife Julie are here to ensure that Armagnac is no longer content to quietly sit by and play second