Chabot established its name in the wines and spirits trade in 1828. Based in the rolling hills of Gascony in the village of Labastide d'Armagnac, the family produced the wine necessary to the distillation of Armagnac. For over a century, the finely crafted Armagnac remained a well-kept secret, shared among close friends, Gascon locals and the French nobility. That was until 1963, and Chabot's first foray into bringing Armagnac from France to the rest of the world. The big international development of Chabot took place under the leadership of John Gentzbourger. The brandy became prized for its superlative quality and distinctive taste. Today, Chabot Armagnac has circumnavigated the globe and can be found in 96 countries. It is now the best selling Armagnac brand in the world. And yet tradition remains a strict priority. Every drop of Chabot Armagnac today is still imbued with the brand's intrinsic heritage and rich quality.