A historic and majestic Armagnac, distilled in wartime and elevated by time. A rare and moving experience to be shared with reverence.
1917 Bas-Armagnac Les Fiefs de Briat Baron de Pichon-Longueville
€866.40
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A historic and majestic Armagnac, distilled in wartime and elevated by time. A rare and moving experience to be shared with reverence.
Winery: Les Fiefs de Briat – Baron de Pichon-Longueville
Grape Variety: Baco
Region: Bas-Armagnac, Gascony, France
Appellation: AOC Bas-Armagnac
Color: Deep mahogany
Format: 70 cl
Description
From one of the oldest Gascon estates, this 1917 vintage from Les Fiefs de Briat—historic property of Baron de Pichon-Longueville—embodies the nobility of exceptional Armagnac. Distilled during the First World War, this centenarian spirit matured for over a century in the estate’s cellars, unveiling extraordinary aromatic complexity. A heritage piece and a true sensory work of art.
Blend
100% Baco – the signature grape of Bas-Armagnac, perfectly suited for extremely long aging.
Tasting Notes
• Appearance: Deep mahogany with amber and brick-red highlights
• Nose: Rich and mesmerizing, with dried fruits, aged wood, beeswax, exotic spices, tobacco, noble rancio, and cocoa
• Palate: Deep, structured, and beautifully mellowed. Flavors of prune, gingerbread, walnut, roasted coffee, and vanilla. The finish is long, intense, and poetic
Cellaring Potential
Ready to drink now, yet capable of further aging. Every glass is a tribute to a century of craftsmanship and history.
Food & Armagnac Pairings
Best enjoyed neat at room temperature. A sublime match with a refined cigar, aged Comté, or fine dark chocolate.
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