1940 Baron de Lustrac Vintage Armagnac | 700ML

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Liqueur: 1940 Baron de Lustrac Vintage | 700ML

A rare bottling of Armagnac distilled during the second world war. Baron de Lustrac is a traditional leveur sources fine brandies from across the Armagnac region before blending & ageing in their own cellars.

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Size: 700ML

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: France

Distillery: Baron de Lustrac

Baron de Lustrac 1940 Vintage Armagnac. Armagnac is the oldest spirit in the world, used as a medicine in former times it has been distilled and appreciated since 1411. Armagnac is also a region, part of the southwest of France and is divided into three sous-appellations : Bas-Armagnac, Tnarze and Haut-Armagnac. Baron de Lustrac works with a number of small producers and growers and oversees production and ageing of their spirit this allows them full control of their Armagnac. Only the finest eaux de vie from the best terroirs are used in the production of Lustracs vintage Armagnacs. Once distilled the colourless spirit is aged in 420 litre oak barrels. It is here, in barrel, that the Armagnac leaches vanillins and tannins from the toasted oak which lend the spirit colour and flavour. The depth of colour and complexity of flavour increase all the time the spirit is aged in cask, the colour can range from pale straw to rich amber. As Armagnac ages it becomes darker in colour and softer, smoother and more elegant on the palate whilst aromas and flavours of prunes, violets, fig, honey, butterscotch and rancio develop. Part of the alcohol evaporates naturally during the long years in cask this is known as la part des anges (the angels share). Baron de Lustrac 1940 Vintage Armagnac is presented in an old-fashioned Armagnac bottle and wooden box, these rare vintage Armagnacs are available in strictly limited quantities. Each label is inscribed with the year of distillation, the name of the Domain of production, the bottle number and, where relevant, the grape variety.

Distillery Information

Baron de Lustrac is a small traditional leveur specialising in fine old Armagnac vintages. Their extensive range is sourced from neighbouring estates in the Tenereze and Mas Armagnac regions and they keep an ageing and bottling chais near Magnan, in the Bas Armagnac region. Only the finest eaux de vie are selected for their single vintage bottlings before they are blended into large 420 litre oak barrels for extended ageing. The grapes used are all harvested from the one particular year, and will only be distilled if the conditions were particularly good. Perfect for big birthdays or as a special drink for the connoisseur as they truly are a fine example of the very best Armagnacs around.