Domaine de Baraillon 1929 - 10cl

Nose

Exceptionally delicate and constantly evolving, with exposure to air gradually bringing the Armagnac back to life. An elegant bouquet of wildflowers is joined by peonies, lilac, gentle honey and a touch of mead, followed by cherry jam, old books, polished wood, fig wine and subtle hints of mint and camphor.

Palate

Mature and gently rustic with tart apple, stewed orchard fruit and plums. Dessert wine, Calvados, raisins and aged plum spirit are followed by tobacco leaf, cocoa, dark chocolate and mixed nuts.

Finish

Medium in length and refined, with roasted raisins, lightly toasted brioche and gentle oak. Cocoa, tobacco and mature fruit remain softly present in the background.

Domaine de Baraillon is located near Lannemaignan in Bas-Armagnac and has been farmed by the Claverie family since 1748. The estate developed over successive generations into a small Armagnac domaine. Management traditionally passed from father to son until Laurence Claverie returned in 2001 after studying viticulture and oenology. She became the first daughter to continue the business and assumed responsibility from vineyard to distillation.

What makes Baraillon distinctive is that its history remains visible in both vineyards and cellars. The estate uses Folle Blanche, Ugni Blanc and Baco 22A for Armagnac. These varieties reflect the region’s development: Folle Blanche was the classic distilling grape before phylloxera, while Baco was created afterwards as a more resilient alternative. The cellars still contain pure Baco distillates made by earlier generations, while recent single-varietal releases are often produced from Folle Blanche. Since purchasing its own alambic still in 2012, distillation has taken place on the estate. With preserved vintages dating back to the late nineteenth century, Baraillon is a rare living archive of family, grape variety and harvest year.