Origin and production
The 1980 was grown, distilled and matured at Château de Bordeneuve near Eauze. The estate's Ugni Blanc and Baco vines are rooted in the fine, tawny sands of Bas-Armagnac, a terroir known for producing fragrant eaux-de-vie with the finesse to age for long periods.
Once-distilled in the property's copper alembic, the spirit entered French oak and developed in the château's earth-floored cellars. The vintage has been kept distinct throughout its life, allowing the character of the 1980 harvest and its maturation to remain clearly defined.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Deep amber with warm gold reflections and a clear, copper-toned edge.
Nose
Dried fig, marmalade and roasted almond meet vanilla, tobacco leaf and a fragrant suggestion of sandalwood.
Palate
Full-bodied and fluid, with caramelised pear, hazelnut and spiced orange peel unfolding across a silky texture. Liquorice and cocoa add darker detail, while the finish is long, warm and finely controlled.
Serving suggestions
Serve neat and unhurried in a tulip-shaped glass. Tarte Tatin, chocolate ganache, or toasted hazelnuts make natural partners, though the spirit has enough detail to be treated as the final course in its own right.
Background story
Baron de Sigognac is made by the Guasch family at Domaine de Bordeneuve, one of the relatively few Armagnac properties to retain its vineyards, distillery and cellars together. That continuity supports a distinctly estate-led interpretation of the appellation.
The family maintains vintages separately and releases them only after patient cask ageing. This 1980 carries particular resonance because the estate's exclusive focus on Armagnac dates from the same period, giving the bottle a close connection to the modern chapter of Bordeneuve's history.
