{"title":"Domaine Boingnères | Bas Armagnac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/BoingneresCollectionBannercopy.jpg?v=1688138310\" alt=\"A line-up of Domaine Boingnères Armagnac Bottles\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLocated in the small commune of Le Frêche, Domaine Boingnères is widely considered to be the benchmark producer of Bas-Armagnac. Originally founded in 1807 by Jean Boingnères it has, for six generations, steadfastly maintained the often difficult path of never producing anything but the very best Armagnac. However, it was not until 1953 that the style of Armagnacs began to change forever as Leon Lafitte took over the estate when his father-in-law died. First, he expanded the vineyard area and then second, sold bottled stocks directly to all the famous restaurants in France, whereupon the reputation of Boingnères Armagnac soon became second to none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeon then began replanting the vineyards with his favourite grape varieties, principally Folle Blanche, Ugni Blanc and Colombard. He then built a new press house and ageing cellar and in 1975 a new still was purpose built by Ster to give the greatest extraction of flavour from the wines. Leon Lafitte passed away in 1994 and so his wife Marguerite and daughter Martine took over, running the business as Leon had with complete attention to detail. In 2004, Marguerite succumbed to a long illness, leaving the domaine solely in Martine's hands. She has continued with the same spirit as her father and as a result, the reputation of Boingnères Armagnac has been taken to even further heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the oak at Boingnères comes from the Gascon forests. Martine contracts trees every year, and the staves are air-dried next to one of the Boingnères chai. The staves are then fabricated into 420-liter barrels by the local tonnelier, Gilles Bartholomo. Gilles’s grandfather actually made the barrels for Martine’s grandfather more than 60 years ago! The barrels are stored in one of two chai, both of which are relatively dry. Consequently, the alcohol level descends very slowly, and even after 20 years, some barrels have only lost 3 degrees of alcohol!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmagnac is traditionally bottled without being reduced in alcohol and, as Martine Lafitte is a strict traditionalist, the Armagnacs at Boingnères are released at cask strength to ensure their absolute purity.  \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-boingneres-1985-bas-armagnac-cepages-nobles","title":"Domaine Boingnères 1985 Bas Armagnac Cépages Nobles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Boingnères 1985 Bas Armagnac Cépages Nobles was distilled by Martine Lafitte from approximately one-third each of Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Folle Blanche. It was distilled in 1985 on a gas-fuelled copper alambic Armagnacais column still (built for the domaine in 1975) and then aged in used, 420-litre French oak casks before being bottled at the domaine in 2018 at cask strength. A nose of vanilla custard and maple syrup transitions to a palate of leather and tobacco leaf. A whisper of banana pudding gives way to lemon oil and a hint of copper on the finish. 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They do not add water or caramel colour; they simply let the spirit and the oak do the talking. This exceptionally rare \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e1986 Folle Blanche\u003c\/b\u003e release is a celebration of the region's most delicate and demanding traditional grape variety. Having rested in Gascon oak casks for decades, the liquid inside the bottle has developed a deeply complex, yet remarkably elegant character. Pour a measure and take your time with the aroma. It is beautifully fragrant, offering vibrant waves of fresh orchard fruits, white flowers, and sweet vanilla. On the palate, it is incredibly mouth-coating and completely seamless. Expect flavours of rich apricot, toasted almond, and soft caramel, before a long, lingering finish of warming baking spice and refined oak takes over. It is a remarkably fresh and vibrant spirit for its age, making it an extraordinary gift for a milestone celebration or the perfect centrepiece for a serious drinks cabinet. 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They refuse to use artificial colouring or add water, allowing the natural character of the grapes and the Gascon oak to shine through entirely. This spectacular \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e1979 Cépages Nobles\u003c\/b\u003e is a masterclass in vintage Armagnac. Crafted from a careful selection of the region's finest traditional grape varieties and left to rest undisturbed for decades, the liquid has developed a remarkably profound and complex profile. In the glass, it greets you with an intensely rich aroma of dried prunes, old leather, and a gentle waft of toasted cedar. Take a sip, and the texture is exceptionally velvety and mouth-coating. It delivers luxurious waves of roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate, and candied orange peel, all leading into a phenomenally long, warming finish of sweet baking spice and refined oak. It is an awe-inspiring, incredibly rare spirit that demands to be savoured slowly. A flawless choice to mark a significant milestone or to crown a serious drinks collection. [#intro]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn incredibly rare, 1979 vintage Bas-Armagnac delivering rich prunes, roasted coffee, and deep oak...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Boingneres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58091514036605,"sku":"A79BOINGNERESCN","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/1979BT.jpg?v=1777221866"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Boingneres_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1688138646","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/domaine-boingneres.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}