Armagnac
Discover the French Wine Region of Armagnac

Armagnac use  a patented Armagnac still (based on a continuous still) and therefore only requires one distillation. This will give a brandy that retains a larger range of flavours and is 60% abv after just the one distillation. Armagnac, under AOC laws, will use a locally sourced black wood from the Monlezun oak which will impart a rich colour and will react with the brandy to form flavours of vanilla and burnt toffee over notes of plums, apricots and dried fruit. Armagnacs will often reach their peak of aging between 20 and 30 years. These tastes contrast greatly with Cognac, which are aged in casks made from Tronçais or Limousin oak that will soften and mellow the brandy and cause almond and walnut aromas to surface over it’s original floral and grapey fragrances, which will age best between 30 and 40 years. Due to it’s primitive form of distillation, Armagnacs will often be described as a more rustic spirit, having a fuller, slightly more viscous texture than Cognacs which tend to be lighter and more aromatic. For more about our Armagnac wine producer please vist Baron d'Artigues.