{"title":"Born in 1965: Vintage Armagnac and Spirits","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Armagnac from 1965 is one of the few gifts that shares a birthday with the person receiving it. The year is printed on the label because the spirit was distilled that year, not blended to an average, and for a 61st birthday that detail carries a lot of weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle year, single cask, no blending across seasons. When the barrel behind a vintage is finished, that year is gone from the shelves. To ask about a year that is not listed here, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:orders@liquorwinecave.com.au\"\u003eorders@liquorwinecave.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"delord-armagnac-ba-1965-40-700ml","title":"Delord 1965 Bas Armagnac 40% 700ml","description":"A superb and richly flavoured Armagnac from Delord Freres who are based in the town of Lannepax.","brand":"Delord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548634648735,"sku":"DELO65Box","price":710.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/delord-1965-vieil-armagnac-512490.webp?v=1718634222"},{"product_id":"castarede-bas-armagnac-1965-40-700ml","title":"Castarede 1965 Bas Armagnac 40% 700ml","description":"Crystalised fruits, almonds and pecan nuts all combine to provide a style that Castarede has characterised in most of its vintages. Distillation of these armagnacs is at around 60 degrees which accounts for the drier fruit flavours and use of the Baco and Folle Blanche grapes.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFor more Armagnac, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsoffrance.com.au\/product-category\/armagnac\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Castarede","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548639563935,"sku":"CAS65","price":654.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/castarede-1965-bas-armagnac-40-700ml-772226.jpg?v=1712806385"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-laubade-vintage-1965-bas-armagnac-40-500ml","title":"Chateau de Laubade Vintage 1965 Bas Armagnac 40% 500ml","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMINIMUM ORDER \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintages available from 1972 to 1888. You can call us to order a specific vintage. Bottling on demand to guaranty the best quality possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChâteau de Laubade was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the AOC Bas Armagnac and is today the premier Armagnac property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, the third generation is actively involved in the quest of excellence of the property, composed of 105 hectares of single vineyard, to make Château de Laubade an undisputed reference among the Armagnac category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVINEYARD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e105 hectares of single vineyard in Bas Armagnac. Four traditional grape varieties: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco (the most emblematic). Sustainable agriculture: organic manure is produced by 600 ewes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTRENGTHS OF LAUBADE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrapes exclusively coming from the property and from a single year ‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape variety by grape variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe only Armagnac House coopering its own casks, from Gascony oak, to ensure the finest maturing process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplete traceability of the eaux-de-vie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blend differs from a year to another. A unique range selection of Vintages that are older than 50 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStored in « dames-jeannes » that guarantee a slow and highly controlled evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe oldest “Collection vintages” rest in a unique ageing cellar called « Le Paradis » (Paradise in French).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBecause of their scarcity, those rarest armagnacs are offered in smaller 500ml bottles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chateau de Laubade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53341420454047,"sku":"14060-1965","price":839.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/1964ArmagnacLaubade-206067.jpg?v=1732168949"},{"product_id":"darroze-serrade-grand-bas-armagnac-1965-48-700ml","title":"Darroze Serrade Grand Bas Armagnac 1965 48% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Darroze Serrade Grand Bas Armagnac 1965 48% 700ml is a rare and unique spirit from the renowned 'Grands Assemblages' collection. Whether as a gift or a personal indulgence, this exquisite eau-de-vie, crafted in the Gascony region of France, captures the ideal weather of 1965 to create a spirit of unparalleled refinement. Each bottle features a simple design with a long, curved neck and wide base, perfectly showcasing the rich color of the Armagnac. The clean white label, adorned with elegant typography, proudly displays the Darroze brand. For the best experience, enjoy this vintage Armagnac neat at room temperature to fully savor its complex flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Francis Darroze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62491696038047,"sku":"DAR1965SARRADE","price":1322.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/darroze-serrade-grand-bas-armagnac-1965-48-700ml-6086360.webp?v=1757235113"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquorwinecave.co.nz\/collections\/born-in-1965.oembed","provider":"Liquor Wine Cave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}