only the finest eaux de vie from the best terroirs create baron de lustrac vintage armagnacs. once distilled, they are aged in 420lt oak barrels inscribed with the year of distillation.

In cask the tannins impart their calming influence on the turbulent youth of the uncoloured eau de vie, in addition to lending it colour and flavour.

the colour can range from pale straw to rich amber and the oak and brandy react together throughout the ageing process developing the complex flavours and aromas of the finished product.

part of the alcohol evaporates naturally during the long years in cask, we call this "la part des anges"(angel's share) .