This 1970 vintage, distilled at Domaine du Pillon and bottled by the revered Laberdolive family, comes from the prized BasArmagnac appellations sables fauves iron-rich sand soils.
Color & Age
Over 45 years of maturation in seasoned oak barrels has given this Armagnac a deep amber-golden hue and incredibly nuanced character
Nose
Rich and expressive aromas of pear, pineapple, nectarine, plus layered notes of vanilla, tobacco, egg-cream, and bacon fathighlighting both fruitiness and savory depth
Palate & Texture
Full-bodied and velvety, this spirit unfolds with butterscotch, caramel, marzipan, nougat, cocoa, and biscuit spicebalanced by tobacco-like depth and developing early rancio character
Finish
A long, tobacco-infused, maple-tinged finish that lingers with oak and faint emerging rancio, a hallmark of fine aged Armagnac
Why Its Special
Single-vintage expression from a top BasArmagnac terroir.
Nearly half a century of barrel aging yields exceptional depth and elegant structure.
Bottled at a robust 44% ABVstrong but beautifully integrated.
Perfect Enjoyment
Best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass, at room temperature. Complement it with dark chocolate, nuts, aged cheeses, or savor it solo as a contemplative digestif.
In summary: The Laberdolive 1970 Domaine du Pillon is a masterpiece of aged BasArmagnacrich, fruity, elegantly spiced, and take-your-time sipper. Its luxurious texture, depth of flavor, and refined rancio make it a spirit of rare distinction and enduring appeal.
The Laberdolive Armagnacs are hand made, vintage dated single-vineyard expressions of what a brandy should be. Ive told you the stories before: the legend goes that Nikita Khruschev once diverted his elaborate and heavily-guarded entourage to visit the distillery to acquire a bottle; and French President Jacques Chirac brought along a Laberdolive 1972 to toast on a state visit to China. These bottles are in all the top restaurants in Europe; David Ridgway, chef-sommelier at La Tour d’Argent in Paris, said that Laberdolive is “considered for a long time to be the benchmark of Armagnac.”