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Armagnac takes off on AirFrance long-haul flights!

Today in Armagnac

  Armagnac takes off to rouse the curiosity and interest of all those followers of ‘Made in France’! Discover exclusively the promotional Armagnac video that will be aired on long haul Air France flights that depart and arrive in major French cities (83 countries served and more than 185 destinations) from 1st July to 31st December 2019. The Armagnac...

Five good reasons to come and take part in ‘Armagnac...

Today in Armagnac

Mark your diaries! From 4th to 7th October, Armagnac takes pride of place at the very chic Villa Mirasol in Mont-de-Marsan for the first edition of the ‘Armagnac Experiences’ campaign. In the wake of the Fête de la Gastronomie, this event will bring together producers, wine growers, oenologists, barmen, sommeliers and great lovers of Armagnac for four days of...

Armagnac takes off on AirFrance long-haul flights!

Today in Armagnac

  Armagnac takes off to rouse the curiosity and interest of all those followers of ‘Made in France’! Discover exclusively the promotional Armagnac video that will be aired on long haul Air France flights that depart and arrive in major French cities (83 countries served and more than 185 destinations) from 1st July to 31st December 2019. The Armagnac...

Armagnac before phylloxera

A heritage

If today the surface area of vineyards dedicated to the production of Armagnac isn’t the greatest in France, in the 19 th century, the Armagnac vineyards reigned supremely over the country and the Gers eau-de-vie saw a boom that nothing seemed able to stop. That is except for phylloxera… So what were the Armagnac vineyards like before the havoc caused by this vine disease?...

Armagnac...a slow drink !

The spirit of Armagnac

Do you know Slow Food? Founded in 1989 by Carlo Petrini, this international organisation has been promoting the consumption of local foods and tourism that respect the environment thanks to a network of associations around the world.  Over the last few years, Slow Food has seen greater enthusiasm and growth than ever before ! It is completely natural and understandable that the...

Biodiversity

The vineyard

Firstly, what does biodiversity mean? Formed from the two words Biological and Diversity, biodiversity refers to all the variety of life that can be found in an area (plants, animals, microorganisms) as well as the communities they form and the habitat in which they live. Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity, where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to...

Which oak to age Armagnac ?

The savoir-faire 

The oak barrels give each Armagnac a part of their personality, their colour, their sweetness and their aromas.  Gascon oak of course !  However, did you know that there are hundreds of varieties of oak ?  The selection of oak by the cooper is a crucial moment in the future development of Armagnac.    Varieties of oak Coming from the other...

Le Syndicat, the 100% French bar

Portraits

YOU Can you introduce yourself? My name is Sullivan Doh. After having practiced my scales at the Ferrandi school (French school of Gastronomy) where I discovered the pleasures of taste and quality, I was Maître d’Hôtel for 3 years in fine restaurants and I spent some time behind the bar 5 years ago for the creative side of taste combined with the bar atmosphere...

A Gascony of a thousand châteaux

The places

Famous for its rich architectural heritage, Gascony is home to a multitude of châteaux, hence why it has earned the nickname ‘Gascony of a thousand châteaux’. The term « château Gascon » was invented by Philippe Lauzun, writer and founding President of the Gers Archeological society in 1891.  He depicts these fortifications as...

The art of marrying crystal and silverware

A tasting

Though Armagnac delights the palates of after dinner digestive fans, it also knows how to tantalise the tastebuds of gourmets looking for surprising Armagnac and food pairings. Often used to flambé local culinary specialities and to enhance the preparation of the most famous patisserie in the region, the Pastis Gascon, also known as the Croustade, Armagnac can also be enjoyed...

Serpentine [ ˈsɜːpənˌtaɪn ]

The words used in Armagnac

There is nothing quite like the coiled, multicoloured serpentine ribbons that carpet the ground of a carnival or other festivals. In Armagnac however, the serpentine is nothing like a streamer. It is a copper tube that coils around in the right hand side of the alambic, the primary tool for distillation. Firstly, there is the wine that fills the wine heater and then pours over...