Armagnac, as some locals will describe it to visitors is the oldest and the youngest spirit in France. Oldest because it was first distilled in the middle of the 15th century and youngest because the Armagnacaise are still arguing over how to distil it. Armagnac comes as a welcome contrast to the relative stagnation in Cognac. Read More »
An 8 year old VSOP(!) Bas Armagnac made, very unusually, entirely from the once ubiquitous but now sadly rare Folle Blanche grape, which makes delightfully elegant spirit. They're a funny lot, the French. If this was a Cognac they could call it an XO (minimum requirement 6yo ageing).
A quality oak-aged Armagnac from the Tenareze region, made with Ugni Blanc. This has a lively fruit character and at this price is excellent value for money.
A very rare thing to see - a single varietal Folle Blanche armagnac. This one, from the respected Clos Martin, should be floral and spicy after fifteen years in the wood.
Terrific bang-for-your-buck Napoleon armagnac from Sempé. Napoleon spirits are typically aged a minimum of six years before bottling (same as XO), but frequently use much older armagnacs in the blend.