ARMAGNAC
Armagnac is one of France’s great AC grape spirits, produced to the south-east of Bordeaux. It can claim a longer history than that of the other great AC spirit, Cognac, with evidence of production dating back to the Moors in the twelfth century. Lying further in land than Cognac, it does not have the maritime influence of its counterpart, but it does enjoy the benefits of drier and warmer summers.
Grapes used in the production of Armagnac primarily consist of Ugni Blanc, Folle Blance and the only hybrid grape variety approved within the French AC system Baco Blanc 22A.
Distillation is different to that adopted by Cognac in that it is generally carried out in a single-distillation resulting in a lower strength spirit (60% abv) yet it retains a higher proportion of flavours as a consequence. Armagnac's are fuller-bodied and rounder in style than the grapey and fragrant style often associated with Cognac
The use of oak is another key factor in the production of Armagnac, with most of the wood sourced locally from forests in the Bas Armagnac and many producers’ age individual casks from a single distillation, which are often sold with a vintage date on them.
The classifications for Armagnac consist of the following:
*** (Three Star): One year old
VSOP: Four years old
XO: Five years old
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Domaine Boingnères 1979 Cépages Nobles Armagnac
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An incredibly rare, 1979 vintage Bas-Armagnac delivering rich prunes, roasted coffee, and deep oak...
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Domaine Boingnères 1986 Folle Blanche Armagnac
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A spectacular, unblended vintage Armagnac overflowing with vibrant orchard fruit, deep oak, and baking spice...
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Baron de Sigognac Vintage 1965 Bas Armagnac
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Distilled in 1965, the same year one of the most popular musical films of all time, "The Sound of Music", premieres...
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Baron de Sigognac Vintage Armagnac 1975
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Distilled in 1975, the same year Queen released their epic rock song Bohemian Rhapsody...
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Clos Martin XO 15 Year Old Bas-Armagnac
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Aged for at least 15 years in oak this XO Armagnac is the perfect digestif...
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Baron de Sigognac V.S.O.P Reserve Bas Armagnac
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A delicious & exceptionally smooth 'Very Superior Old Pale' Reserve Bas Armagnac...
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Baron de Sigognac 25 Year Old Bas Armagnac
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Matured in oak barrels for 25 Years this is a superb, fine & delicate Bas Armagnac...
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Domaine Boingnères 1985 Bas Armagnac Cépages Nobles
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Boingnères Armagnacs are highly sought out by connoisseurs & listed in the finest restaurants worldwide...
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Baron de Sigognac 20 Year Old Armagnac
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A rounded and well balanced Bas-Armagnac aged for 20 years in oak barrels...
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Baron de Sigognac Armagnac XO Platinum
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Only after decades of ageing can such a rich & complex elixir be achieved...
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Baron de Sigognac 10 Year Old Excellence Bas Armagnac
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A beautifully crafted 10 Year Old Bas Armagnac that delivers an exceptional & rare taste...
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Château Laubade XO Bas Armagnac
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Award winning XO Bas Armagnac that has a savoury roundness & seductive complexity...
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Mousquetaire du Roy 10 Year Old XO Bas-Armagnac
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An intense and complex XO Armagnac expertly blended by Marc Darroze...
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