Domaine Jean-Bon was started by a family with three brothers, all of whom were named Jean. It turns out, however, that one of the Jeans was liked more than the other two, so they named the estate after him: Jean-Bon, or the “good” Jean. Jean-Bon produces about four to six barrels of Armagnac per year, all distilled from Baco, although they have now started working with a bit of Ugni Blanc. The Domaine is now run by the mother and daughter team of Béatrice and Clémence Lacourt. Their polyculture farm is about 50 hectares, with just 6.5 hectares devoted to vines. The style is pungent and aromatic, driven by savory Baco and local French oak. They do not reduce, and their dry cellar keeps alcohol levels high. The powerful 2000 vintage was extremely well regarded locally, with excellent quality and large yields. This classical style high proof Armagnac should speak to lovers of the traditional style, while also offering enough complexity to entice even the most earnest American whiskey lover. A 25-year-old brandy of this quality shows the consistent truth that Armagnac remains the highest value spirit available today.