Delord 1996 Bas Armagnac star-privilege Benjamin Leroux takes the reins

Benjamin Leroux takes the reins of two hectares in Vosne

refined and pure-fruited - all the hallmarks of Luke's signature Syrah style

this Pinot is long

This harmonious complexity culminates in a long

Delord 1996 Bas Armagnac star-privilege Benjamin Leroux takes the reinsThere is something quietly compelling about a vintage Armagnac like the 1996 from Delord. It doesnt arrive with polish or fanfare, nor does it try to. Instead, it leans into its roots in Bas Armagnac, favouring character over precision and texture over gloss. On the nose, it opens with baked orchard fruit, apricot and stewed plum, layered with vanilla, old oak, and a gentle spice. With time, a more rustic edge appears, a faint herbal lift that grounds