Château de Bordeneuve
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Château de Bordeneuve

  • Location Castelnau-d'Auzan-Labarrère, Gers
  • Appellation Bas-Armagnac

Bordeneuve Châteaux & Collections illustrates the quintessence of family craftsmanship in the production and maturing of eaux-de-vie of rare finesse, mainly benefiting from the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée label. Thanks to an estate ideally situated on sandy, tawny soils, and clean, sustainable viticulture, the grape juice obtained is of exceptional quality.

In their distillery, equipped with copper stills, each harvest is the pretext for meticulous distillation, the heritage of know-how handed down from generation to generation. Then, in the old winery dating from 1840, with its thick walls and dirt floor, the maturing of the eaux-de-vie begins. These optimal conditions, combined with the use of new French oak barrels, carefully selected for the quality of their wood and the finesse of their toasting, ensure perfect ageing.

Today, the house is renowned not only for the excellence of its production, but also for its incomparable collection of vintage Armagnacs, patiently aged through the ages. The oldest of these treasures dates back to 1812, a testament to Bordeneuve Châteaux & Collections' unwavering passion and commitment to perfection.

Grape varieties
Ugni Blanc (approximately 75%) and Baco (approximately 25%)
Distillation
Continuous Armagnac column still, nearly a century old; distillation on lees, spirit leaving the still at between 55 and 58% vol.
Ageing
Each vintage aged separately in casks, bottled at natural strength (without reduction) for vintage expressions
32 products

Château de Bordeneuve vintages

25 vintages from 1987 to 2017, each linked to its bottle.

Our merchant's guide

Château de Bordeneuve

Château de Bordeneuve armagnacs in our shop

Our Bordeneuve selection is built around one speciality: vintage Bas-Armagnac, bottled brut de fût (cask strength, not reduced). It is rounded out by a few more accessible bottles, to discover the house or to mix a cocktail. Here is how it is organised; for the details of each bottle (year, strength, size), see its product page.

Cask strength vintages, from 1987 to 2008

This is the heart of the range: a 1987 vintage armagnac, then an unbroken run from 1997 to 2008 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008), what French connoisseurs call an armagnac millésimé. Each 70 cl bottle comes from a single harvest, aged on its own in oak casks and then bottled at its natural strength, without reduction. The strength therefore varies from one year to the next, from 47 to 49% ABV depending on the bottle. These vintages come in a wooden gift box, a real plus when you are giving one as a present.

The VS, for a first taste

The Château de Bordeneuve VS, at 40% ABV, is a young blend: the ideal way in to the estate's style, as a light digestif or in a cocktail, over ice with tonic for example.

The Blanches and La Grande Josiane

The Blanche d'Armagnac (45% ABV) is an unaged, crystal-clear grape brandy that keeps all the fruit of the grape. The Blanche au citron (40% ABV) adds notes of candied lemon and grapefruit. Finally, La Grande Josiane is an orange liqueur made on an armagnac base, with a cinnamon finish: perfect with a dessert or a café gourmand.

History, terroir and the estate's still

The estate lies in Castelnau-d'Auzan-Labarrère, in the Gers, within the Bas-Armagnac appellation. Its recent history is that of the Guasch family, rooted in Gascony since the 12th century and owners of the property since 1974. The vineyard, planted on tawny sands, combines ugni blanc (about three quarters) and baco.

Distillation takes place on site, in a traditional copper armagnac column still dating from 1921, which runs day and night throughout the distilling season. The wine is distilled on its lees and the spirit comes off the column at between 55 and 58% ABV. It then goes into French oak casks, in cellars where each harvest ages separately, away from the light. It is this estate tradition that gives every year its own character.

Bordeneuve, Baron de Sigognac and the house's other brands

The family company Bordeneuve Châteaux & Collections, run by Jean-Claude and Thomas Guasch, father and son, also makes Baron de Sigognac armagnac, produced on the same estate. The same producer also releases a calvados, Charles de Granville, and a cognac, Gaston de Casteljac: two brands you will also find in our selection, for anyone who enjoys comparing cognac, calvados and armagnac. Alongside Baron de Sigognac, Château de Bordeneuve remains the most "estate" signature of the family: cellar spirits, bottled cask by cask.

How to choose your Bordeneuve armagnac

  • For a birthday gift: the birth year, between 1997 and 2008, or the 1987 for a milestone birthday, in its wooden box;
  • To discover cask strength armagnac: a vintage from the 2000s, livelier and fruitier, with candied fruit and vanilla;
  • For a lover of mature armagnac: the 1987, amber with mahogany glints, a delicate nose of candied orange and cinnamon, and a toasted almond finish;
  • For more everyday drinking: the VS;
  • For a food-lover's table: the Blanche, served chilled, or La Grande Josiane with dessert.

Which style of armagnac appeals to you? To compare with other Gascon estates, browse our cask strength armagnacs and our vintage armagnacs by year.

Tasting notes and serving

A cask strength armagnac is enjoyed at room temperature, in a tulip glass. Let it breathe for a few minutes: at 47 or 49% ABV, it opens up gradually. A few drops of water can soften it; that is up to you. The 2000, for example, shows a golden colour with amber glints, a nose of exotic fruit and vanilla, then an elegant, balanced palate of candied fruit with a lightly oaky finish. The blanche d'armagnac is served well chilled, as a digestif or in a cocktail. Each product page gives its own tasting note.

Frequently asked questions about Château de Bordeneuve

Where is Château de Bordeneuve?

In Castelnau-d'Auzan-Labarrère, in the Gers, in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, France. The distillery and the ageing cellars are on the estate.

How old is a Bordeneuve armagnac?

For a vintage, the age can be read on the label: the armagnac comes solely from the harvest stated. The VS is a young blend, and the Blanche is not aged at all.

What does "brut de fût" mean?

The armagnac is bottled at the strength it reached in the cask, with no water added to bring it down to 40%. Hence different strengths from year to year, shown on each product page.

How much does a Château de Bordeneuve armagnac cost?

It depends mainly on the year: the older it is, the rarer the bottle. Each product on this page shows its price, so you can compare the years with one another.

How do I buy a Bordeneuve armagnac online?

Choose your bottle on this page, add it to your basket and complete your order: all the useful information is on the product page. We deliver within France and to the European countries we serve, in packaging designed for spirits. Torn between two years? Our customer service team will be happy to advise you: just use the contact page.

Please enjoy responsibly. Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health.

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