{"product_id":"chateau-de-laubade-xo-armagnac-750ml","title":"CHATEAU DE LAUBADE ARMAGNAC XO 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Importer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Laubade was built in 1870 and is composed of 260 acres of continuous vineyards. It is located in Sorbets d’Armagnac, the heart of the noblest area of the appellation, the Bas-Armagnac.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Chateau de Laubade, vine cultivation is environmentally-friendly and all agriculture is sustainable. Every year, a herd of 600 ewes is scattered throughout the vineyard to produce organic fertilizer, which is not only beneficial for the soil, but a tradition that winegrowers have used for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the vineyards, Laubade also owns the surrounding forests and uses this local wood to make all their barrels. The estate’s focus on sustainability means they produce zero carbon emissions, and they are continually looking for ways to be even more green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lesgourgues family has been running the estate since 1974. Throughout the generations, some prestigious figures have striven for Château de Laubade’s fame, always being highly involved in the vanguard techniques in terms of agronomy and crafting brandies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 2014, Château de Laubade has been one of the very first Armagnac houses to receive the prestigious distinction “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant’.” Chateau de Laubade is also the only Armagnac house coopering its own casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1998, Arnaud and Denis Lesgourgues, the third generation, have been actively involved in the quest of excellence and to make Château de Laubade an undisputed force in the Armagnac category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau de Laubade was also the only Armagnac house to be awarded “World Class Distillery 2010 – 2019.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baron Francois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41364614086813,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/9653\/0845\/products\/IMG_6318.jpg?v=1661831125","url":"https:\/\/village-wine-millbrook.myshopify.com\/products\/chateau-de-laubade-xo-armagnac-750ml","provider":"Village Wine \u0026 Spirits of Millbrook, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}