Origin and production
This 1993 Bas-Armagnac was produced at Château de Bordeneuve from the Guasch family's estate vineyards. The western Gascon terroir is defined by fine tawny sands, while Ugni Blanc and Baco provide the acidity, fragrance and texture required for distillation.
The wine passed once through the estate's continuous copper still before the eau-de-vie began its long maturation in French oak. The spirit developed in the château's earth-floored cellars and was retained as a distinct vintage until bottling.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Radiant amber with copper-gold reflections and slow, elegant legs.
Nose
Stewed apple, dried apricot and sultana are layered with honey, toasted almond and a discreet vanilla-spice note.
Palate
Rounded and assured, with caramelised fruit and hazelnut balanced by clean, lively warmth. Orange zest, cocoa and cinnamon build towards a long finish that remains fresh enough to invite another sip.
Serving suggestions
Pour neat in a tulip-shaped glass and allow the initial alcohol to settle. It pairs particularly well with apple and almond tart, gingerbread, or mature Gouda, and is equally suitable for quiet after-dinner drinking.
Background story
The Guasch family makes Baron de Sigognac at Château de Bordeneuve, retaining a rare vine-to-bottle structure within Armagnac. Estate distillation and patient cellar ageing allow the family to build a deep reserve of individual years.
Rather than combining 1993 with other harvests for consistency, the vintage release keeps its own aromatic path intact. The result has both personal significance for those connected to the year and a distinct place within the château's historical collection.
