The 1888 Armagnac “long Life”
LIMITED EDITION WITH LALIQUE
AN EXQUISITE ELIXIR
This ultimate collectible is the oldest Armagnac in the world, co-created by Pont des Arts and the House of Samalens, with only 88 carafes ever produced. Such rarity and timelessness can be matched only by the unique flacon crystal designed by Lalique more than a century ago, and the late master Zao Wou-Ki’s Chinese calligraphy
FINESSED OVER CENTURIES
The oldest brandy from France, Armagnac has been produced since the Middle Ages in Gascony. Cherished for its candid charm Armagnac has, for a long time, been gastronomy’s favourite. Distilled from wines of the 1888 vintage from Bas Armagnac, the precious eaux-de-vie has spent nearly 70 years quietly maturing in 400L Gascon black oak barrels, before being transferred to glass containers in 1957. All its qualities are concentrated and intensified. This is one of the rare witnesses of a completed era during which the necessary balance between man and nature found its realisation in this extraordinary eaux-de-vie.
FINESSED OVER CENTURIES
The oldest brandy from France, Armagnac has been produced since the Middle Ages in Gascony. Cherished for its candid charm Armagnac has, for a long time, been gastronomy’s favourite. Distilled from wines of the 1888 vintage from Bas Armagnac, the precious eaux-de-vie has spent nearly 70 years quietly maturing in 400L Gascon black oak barrels, before being transferred to glass containers in 1957. All its qualities are concentrated and intensified. This is one of the rare witnesses of a completed era during which the necessary balance between man and nature found its realisation in this extraordinary eaux-de-vie.
THE HOUSE OF SAMALENS
Samalens itself was founded in 1882 and is situated at Laujuzan amongst vineyards and oak trees in the heart of the Bas Armagnac area, where the best Armagnac is produced. The wines distilled by Samalens are exclusively selected from the best soils of the Bas Armagnac region, particularly from the small area known as ‘Grand Bas Armagnac’.
The stock of Armagnac Samalens is one of the most cherished of the delimited Armagnac area. It consists of the most exclusive qualities of Bas Armagnac, some of them being sumptuous and very old reserves , the oldest one coming from the 1888 vintage.
THE HOUSE OF SAMALENS
Samalens itself was founded in 1882 and is situated at Laujuzan amongst vineyards and oak trees in the heart of the Bas Armagnac area, where the best Armagnac is produced. The wines distilled by Samalens are exclusively selected from the best soils of the Bas Armagnac region, particularly from the small area known as ‘Grand Bas Armagnac’.
The stock of Armagnac Samalens is one of the most cherished of the delimited Armagnac area. It consists of the most exclusive qualities of Bas Armagnac, some of them being sumptuous and very old reserves , the oldest one coming from the 1888 vintage.
A single artist, and one of the greatest, René Lalique, had the gift of sharing a frisson of new beauty with the world…
HENRI CLOUZOT
FRENCH ARTIST
A single artist, and one of the greatest, René Lalique, had the gift of sharing a frisson of new beauty with the world…
HENRI CLOUZOT
FRENCH ARTIST
LALIQUE EXCELLENCE
When it comes to defining elegance and affluence as a lifestyle, Lalique crystal comes to mind for most people. From its earliest days to present times, the Lalique Company has consistently tantalised the world with its exquisite glass and crystal depictions of themes that include flora, fauna and the beauty of the female form.
Although largely classified as realism, the Lalique Company also integrates symbolic themes in the form of stylised objects that reflect the beauty of nature.
Today, the name Lalique evokes the brilliance of jewelry, the wonder of transparency, the sparkle of crystal.
A MASTER’S TOUCH
Our 1888 Armagnac “Long Life”, features the Chinese calligraphy of Zao Wou-Ki himself meaning ‘’Long Life’’ as well as the number 1888, with the option to personailse this exquisite collector’s item by engraving the name of the collector on the carafe in LALIQUE’s atelier in Paris.
A MASTER’S TOUCH
Our 1888 Armagnac “Long Life”, features the Chinese calligraphy of Zao Wou-Ki himself meaning ‘’Long Life’’ as well as the number 1888, with the option to personailse this exquisite collector’s item by engraving the name of the collector on the carafe in LALIQUE’s atelier in Paris.
THE EXPERIENCE
Displaying a peacock’s tail of an opening, this nectar offers a tremendous and voluptuous nose, affirmed by its multitudinous and profound palate reminiscent of fine fruits, vanilla spice and fragrant flowers. The unforgettable mouthfeel and indelible finish – does it actually finish? – are sure to remain a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
THE SPIRIT
Displaying a peacock’s tail of an opening, this nectar offers a tremendous and voluptuous nose, affirmed by its multitudinous and profound palate reminiscent of fine fruits, vanilla spice and fragrant flowers. The unforgettable mouthfeel and indelible finish – does it actually finish? – are sure to remain a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
THE ART
This highly limited Armagnac is aptly dressed up in the stunning flacon crystal designed by Lalique over 100 years ago whilst adorning the Chinese calligraphy of the late master, Zao Wou-Ki. The result is this timeless legend and witness of history.
THE SPIRIT
Displaying a peacock’s tail of an opening, this nectar offers a tremendous and voluptuous nose, affirmed by its multitudinous and profound palate reminiscent of fine fruits, vanilla spice and fragrant flowers. The unforgettable mouthfeel and indelible finish – does it actually finish? – are sure to remain a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
THE ART
This highly limited Armagnac is aptly dressed up in the stunning flacon crystal designed by Lalique over 100 years ago whilst adorning the Chinese calligraphy of the late master, Zao Wou-Ki. The result is this timeless legend and witness of history.