Origin and production
Produced at Château de Bordeneuve, the 1967 comes from estate vineyards in Bas-Armagnac, where Ugni Blanc and Baco are planted on tawny sands. These grapes make light, acidic wines that may appear modest at first but provide an excellent foundation for aromatic, long-ageing spirit.
Distillation takes place in the family's traditional copper still, with the newly made eau-de-vie then laid down in French oak. Slow maturation in the château's naturally humid, earth-floored cellars has brought the spirit to a state of remarkable integration and depth.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Golden amber with deep mahogany reflections and slow, graceful legs.
Nose
Dried fig, orange peel and walnut lead, followed by vanilla, cinnamon, beeswax and a discreet note of polished furniture.
Palate
Rich yet harmonious, with stewed fruit and honeyed almond balanced by a fresh line through the centre. Nutmeg, cocoa and refined oak add layers without roughness, and the finish is extended, warming and filled with dried citrus.
Serving suggestions
Enjoy neat in a tulip glass, allowing the aromas to emerge without swirling too vigorously. Pair with a fig and almond tart, handmade dark chocolates, or a little Roquefort; no ice or mixer is needed.
Background story
The Guasch family's Gascon roots are longstanding, while Château de Bordeneuve is devoted specifically to Bas-Armagnac. Estate ownership of vines, still and cellars gives Baron de Sigognac rare continuity across every stage of production.
Each vintage is aged and bottled independently, so the year remains more than a date on the label. This 1967 belongs to an extensive collection whose oldest casks provide a living record of the family's patient approach to maturation.
