{"title":"Chateau de Lacquy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chateau-de-lacquy-17-year-armagnac-750ml","title":"Chateau de Lacquy 17 Year Armagnac 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau de Lacquy 17 Year Armagnac 750ML\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Bas-Armagnac brandy aged 17 years, bottled at 43.5% ABV with no water reduction. Produced on a family estate in Gascony using a wood-fired copper still dating to 1939, this expression reaches the bottle at its natural barrel strength — with no added boisé, sugar, or coloring. The house has earned an exceptional distinction from the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) on two separate occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 43.5%  |  Origin: Bas-Armagnac, Gascony, France  |  17 Year Age Statement  |  Distillery: Chateau de Lacquy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChateau de Lacquy sits in the Landes department of Bas-Armagnac, roughly 110 kilometers south of Bordeaux — a sub-region long considered the most prized terroir for Armagnac production. The estate distills using a single continuous copper still built in 1939, weighing three tonnes with 90 meters of coil, heated exclusively by wood fire. This slow process yields just two to three 420-liter barrels per day. The grape blend is 60% Baco, 30% Ugni Blanc, and 10% Colombard, and the resulting spirit undergoes no water reduction during or after maturation — arriving in the bottle at whatever strength the barrel naturally produces. That commitment to zero additives — no boisé, no sugar, no caramel coloring — sets the house apart from many producers in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with candied walnuts and dried figs, moving into warm vanilla and a layered sweetness. A second pass reveals oak, cocoa powder, and a subtle hint of toasted brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the palate, the entry is soft and creamy, giving way to a mid-palate rich with dark chocolate, toast, and baking spice. The structure is loaded but balanced, with juicy fruit notes — fig and candied stone fruit — weaving through the oak influence without being overwhelmed by tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and creamy, with lingering vanilla, cocoa, and a gentle warmth of spice. The absence of water reduction lends a textural density that carries the flavors well past the last sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Lacquy 17 Year\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Armagnac is best appreciated neat or with a few drops of water to open the aromatics, especially given its natural cask-strength bottling. A tulip-shaped glass concentrates the dried fruit and cocoa notes. For cocktails, it handles three classic applications well: a \u003cstrong\u003eSidecar\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its fig and walnut depth stands up to citrus and triple sec; a \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac\u003c\/strong\u003e variation, where the cocoa and spice notes complement bitters; and a \u003cstrong\u003eVieux Carré\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its creamy weight and age integrate naturally with vermouth and Bénédictine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a brandy enthusiast who values artisan, additive-free production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter-dinner sipping alongside dessert or a cheese course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing Scotch or bourbon drinkers to aged Armagnac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a collection of single-estate French spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Lacquy 17 Year taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers a rich profile of candied walnuts, dried figs, dark chocolate, and vanilla, supported by creamy oak and baking spice. The natural barrel-strength bottling gives it a dense, velvety texture uncommon at this age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Lacquy 17 Year compare to Baron de Sigognac 10 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baron de Sigognac 10 Year is a well-regarded entry-level Armagnac known for approachable complexity at a lower price point. The Lacquy 17 Year carries seven additional years of oak aging and is bottled without any water reduction or additives, resulting in a denser, more layered spirit with greater depth of dried fruit and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Lacquy 17 Year good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — its natural cask strength of 43.5% ABV is remarkably smooth for neat sipping, and the absence of additives means every flavor comes directly from the grape, still, and barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Lacquy 17 Year made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Chateau de Lacquy is located in the Landes department within the Bas-Armagnac appellation, approximately 110 kilometers south of Bordeaux in Gascony, southwest France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Lacquy 17 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate truffles mirror its cocoa notes; aged Comté or Roquefort complement the vanilla and oak; foie gras echoes its rich, creamy texture; walnut tart amplifies the candied nut aromas; and dried fig compote creates a natural bridge to the spirit's fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Lacquy 17 Year come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format for this expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Lacquy 17 Year worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions as a premium Armagnac, justified by its 17-year age statement, single-estate production, wood-fired distillation in a historic still, and a strict no-additive philosophy that few producers at any price point can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Lacquy 17 Year?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat separates this Armagnac from most spirits on the shelf is its uncompromising production: a 1939 wood-fired copper still, no water reduction, no boisé, no sugar, no coloring. The estate has earned exceptional distinction from the IWSC twice, validating a method that prioritizes transparency over convention. Seventeen years in barrel with a mashbill led by Baco — a grape variety that thrives in Bas-Armagnac's sandy soils — delivers a depth of dried fruit, cocoa, and spice that pure Ugni Blanc distillates rarely achieve. For anyone seeking a brandy that tastes exactly as the barrel intended, this is a benchmark expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau de Lacquy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837988171945,"sku":"36525","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Chateau-de-Lacquy-17-Year-Armagnac__03881.jpg?v=1730503437"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/chateau-de-lacquy.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}