Chabot Extra Armagnac (1980's Bottling)

Brand: Chabot
Release Name: Extra
Style/Type: Armagnac
Age: No Age Statement (typically a blend of 40 to 50 year old eaux-de-vie)
Volume: 700ml
ABV (%): 40%
Country: France
Region: Armagnac (Bas-Armagnac)
Cask Type: Gascon Black Oak
Limited Edition: No (Regular high-end release)
Award Winner: Yes
Cask Strength: No

Founded in 1828 in the heart of Gascony, Chabot is a prestigious Armagnac house that remained a well-kept secret among French nobility for over a century before evolving into a global authority on brandy. Based in the village of Labastide d’Armagnac, the company oversees the entire production process, from the traditional distillation of local white grapes to long maturation in Gascon black oak casks. Under the mid-20th-century leadership of the Gentzbourger family, Chabot transitioned from a boutique producer into a worldwide leader, eventually becoming the most exported Armagnac brand in the world. Today, the house is celebrated for its extensive reserves of vintage spirits and its commitment to craftsmanship, blending centuries of tradition with artistic presentation that consistently earns top honors at international spirits competitions

Collectors prize the Chabot Extra from the 1980s as a cornerstone of vintage Armagnac, offering a level of aged complexity that is increasingly difficult to find in modern spirits at a similar price point. Its status as an award-winning "World's Best Armagnac" recipient adds significant prestige, while the artisanal Richard Lauret decanter ensures it serves as a stunning visual centerpiece.