Nose - grape must, floral notes, plum, cinnamon, nutmeg, toffee, apple, vanilla, orange zest, lemon, milk chocolate, mild ethanol burn. Taste - tart grape, nutmeg, cinnamon, orange, lemon, salted caramel, plum, vanilla, floral notes, ginger, chili pepper, chocolate, sour apple, light oak, mild to moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium short with tart grape, caramel, sour citrus, and bitter oak flavors. My final set of Armagnac reviews will be a grouping of five Chateau de Laubade vintages, starting with the youngest from 2000 until I reach the oldest from 1979. I believe these were all bottled in 2019, but I’m not positive about that. Assuming that’s correct, this one is around 19 years old. The nose is fresh and citrusy with grape, apple, toffee, and a healthy dose of nutmeg and milk chocolate. The palate is light, sour, and slightly bitter. There are some good flavors, but they’re unfortunately not fully developed. Overall this is above average, but it tastes rather young and significantly underproofed. The mouthfeel is watery and the finish is shorter than most Armagnacs I’ve tasted. I’m guessing that the experience will improve over subsequent reviews as their ages increase. The low 40% ABV may hold them all back from greatness, but we’ll find out soon enough. A big thank you to @ContemplativeFox for generously providing these samples!