Merging Worlds

Double barrel bottling from the discovered stocks of the Château de Campagne d’Armagnac distillery. Finished in freshlyemptied 125-litre Laphroaig whisky casks made from American white oak.

In the rolling hills of Gascony

... where armagnac has been maturing for many centuries, rest old barrels that carry the stories and savoir-faire of generations upon generations of maîtres de chais of many generations. Their hearts beat to the rhythm of the oak trees, their souls floating in subterranean tranquillity, where dust and time weave themselves into an invisible veil. There, in the quiet cellars of Marquis de Montesquiou, three old armagnacs lie waiting to be revived to complete their journey. The vehicle for this final stage is an exceptional one…

One day, a few years ago

... a daring experiment was started in Eauze, the capital of Armagnac: The old armagnacs of Marquis de Montesquiou – already sophisticated and bursting with dried fruit, candied orange peel, and the full-bodied complexity that comes with decades of ageing – were to be taken to a new level. They were carefully filled into casks that have breathed in the wild Atlantic on the island of Islay for as long as anyone can remember. As they encountered the aromatic casks of Laphroaig, sun met storm, sweetness met salt, warmth met smoke – just as if both worlds had been waiting for this moment for centuries.

The result?

Entirely unique spirits that can regale you with tales of their journey from the quiet sunsets of southern France to the lashing waves of Scotland and the ethereal ties that have bound their flavours together. At the end of each voyage, one finds a work of art and a tangible sense of perfect harmony. But these spirits are not some banal pleasure; they await connoisseurs willing to take the time to truly discover them. Their dense and long-lasting flavour reveals itself in myriad variations of dazzling, intermingling aromas only sip after sip. A fluid manifesto for those who adore the extraordinary.

Islay finished 1993

Ripe mirabelle plums, dried apricots, and candied citrus fruits. Underneath, one discovers subtle peat smoke, iodine, and a hint of liquorice from the barrel. Full-bodied and harmonious.

Terroir

Bas-Armagnac of the Baco and Folle Blanche grape varieties, planted in the commune of Eauze. Growing in the region's sables fauves, Folle Blanche benefits from a high concentration of flavours while remaining delicate and subtle. Baco, meanwhile, enjoys robust and stable growth in the sandy, ferrous soil, offering substance without the added weight one often perceives in grapes grown in clay or limestone soils. When it is combined with the fine floral and ethereal notes of the Folle Blanche, long barrel-ageing results in a complex elegance. Distilled at Château de Campagne from the estate's own wines.

Flavour profile

Ripe mirabelle plums, dried apricots, and candied citrus fruits. Underneath, one discovers subtle peat smoke, iodine, and a hint of liquorice from the barrel. Full-bodied and harmonious. Baco lends depth and structure (nuts, tobacco, leather), while Folle Blanche adds freshness and fruit (pear, light-coloured flowers). Laphroaig ageing adds fine smokiness, salty minerality, and spicy wood notes.

Vintage 1993
Region Bas-Armagnac
Municipality Eauze, Gers
Grape variety Baco, Folle Blanche
Refinement Laphroaig 125L
ABV 55 %
Limited quantity 250 bottles
Contents 500 ml

Islay finished 1986

Exceptionally refined and aromatic. Fresh citrus zest, white flowers, and green apples from the Folle Blanche, plus honey, caramel, and a hint of almond. Smoky and maritime notes in the background.

Terroir

Bas-Armagnac of the Folle Blanche grape variety, planted in the commune of Eauze. The sables fauves around Eauze are sandy and low in nutrients. Due to the lack of organic matter present, the grapes remain small with relatively thick skins, which results in more dense aromas. Meanwhile, the region's fine quartz sand and clay and silt components drain excellently and act like a filter: They remove any overabundance from the Folle Blanche, leaving only refined, fragrant, transparent elements in the eau de vie. Distilled at Château de Campagne from the estate's own wines.

Flavour profile

Exceptionally refined and aromatic. Fresh citrus zest, white flowers, and green apples from the Folle Blanche, plus honey, caramel, and a hint of almond. Smoky and maritime notes in the background. Lively and elegant. Light, fruity texture with notes of prune, pear, apricot, and vine blossom; salty accents and fine smoke.

Vintage 1986
Region Bas-Armagnac
Municipality Eauze, Gers
Grape variety Folle Blanche
Refinement Laphroaig 125L
ABV 48 %
Limited quantity 250 bottles
Contents 500 ml

Islay finished 1975

Highly complex and mature. Dominant dried plums, fig, and candied orange peel, complemented by dark chocolate and beeswax. Subtle notes of peat and smoke. Dense and oily, with an evident Baco structure.

Terroir

Bas-Armagnac from the Baco grape variety, planted in the commune of Saint-Justin, which is famous for its lighter and more elegant armagnacs. The predominant sables fauves ("fox-red sands") there are ferrous, sandy, reddish soils that are loose and well-draining, but not very rich in nutrients. This leads to small berries and low yields, which in turn produces the high acidity and strong concentration one needs for an elegant, delicate, and fragrant armagnac.

Flavour profile

Highly complex and mature. Dominant dried plums, fig, and candied orange peel, complemented by dark chocolate and beeswax. Subtle notes of peat and smoke. Dense and oily, with an evident Baco structure. Top notes of leather, walnut, and dried fruits, followed by salty and peaty accents. Refined sweetness reminiscent of caramel and dates. Lingers for several minutes with a fine minerality.

Vintage 1975
Region Bas-Armagnac
Municipality Saint-Justin, Landes
Grape variety Baco
Refinement Laphroaig 125L
ABV 44 %
Limited quantity 250 bottles
Contents 500 ml

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