Château de Laubade Bas Armagnac Signature VS

- Serve in a tulip or balloon glass
- Allow to breathe for 15 to 30 minutes before drinking
- Serve alongside a glass of water
- Serve as a digestif at the end of a meal
- Pair with smoked salmon caviar foie gras cold meats and lemon tart
- Serve with cheese
- Accompany with a cigar
- Enjoy neat or with a little water
- Use in cocktails such as Armagnac Sour Armagnac Sidecar Armagnac Stinger and D’Artagnan
- Serve as an aperitif especially younger Armagnacs with a little water

For optimal storage of Armagnac follow these practical guidelines regarding temperature light exposure sealing bottle position humidity and considerations for both unopened and opened bottles:

- Temperature: Store Armagnac in a cool environment ideally between 15°C and 20°C (59°F to 68°F). Temperatures outside this range can negatively affect the aging and flavor stability of the spirit.

- Light Exposure: Keep the bottle away from direct sunlight and bright artificial light. Light can degrade the quality of Armagnac over time causing deterioration of its aromatic and flavor compounds.

- Sealing: The bottle must be tightly sealed with its original cork or stopper to minimize oxidation. Cork integrity is important; maintaining moderate humidity helps preserve cork condition and prevent it from drying out and shrinking.

- Bottle Position: Unlike wine Armagnac bottles should always be stored upright. This prevents the high alcohol content from degrading the cork which can lead to off-flavors.

- Humidity: Aim to maintain moderate and stable humidity around 50–70%. This level is sufficient to preserve cork elasticity and prevent leakage or oxidation without promoting mold growth on labels or corks.

- Storage Environment: Store Armagnac in a stable vibration-free area free from temperature fluctuations. Vibrations and temperature swings can accelerate undesirable chemical changes.

- Unopened Bottles: Keep unopened bottles sealed and stored following the above guidelines to retain quality indefinitely. Armagnac does not age further in the bottle but maintains its character over long periods if stored properly.

- Opened Bottles: Once opened minimize air exposure by tightly resealing the bottle and consume within a reasonable timeframe (typically a few months to a year) to preserve quality. Keep the bottle upright and continue to store in a cool dark place to slow oxidation.

Following these conditions will best preserve the quality and shelf life of your Armagnac without compromising its integrity or flavor profile.