The Armagnac region in France is slightly more southern than it’s well-known counterpart, Cognac. Vintage dated spirits are much more common with Armagnac – and represent a spirit made from grapes harvested within the same year, i.e.; 1964.
There are two important sub-regions – Bas Armagnac and Ténarèze.
Just to confuse – the classification of the spirit is also slightly different from Cognac – there’s a glossary at the bottom of the page.
| Name | Age / Yr / Vintage | Armagnac Style | ABV | Size | Price | Buy | hf:att:pa_armagnac-style |
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| Name | Age / Yr / Vintage | Armagnac Style | ABV | Size | Price | Buy | hf:att:pa_armagnac-style |
Armagnac identification
Where Cognac is dominated by large producers, it is with Armagnac where the smaller Châteaus get chance to shine.
Armagnac follows a similar path to Cognac in terms of production, however there is a wider use of permitted grape variety.
Key differences also include a greater variety of vintages with Armagnac – as well as an unnamed spirit, called Blanche.
Armagnac labelling:
Blanche (Unaged) – Minimum 3 months in stainless steel
VS (Very Special) – Minimum 1 year in oak
VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) – minimum 4 years on oak
Hors d’Age / Vintage – Minimum 10 years in oak
Blanche (Unaged) – Minimum 3 months in stainless steel
VS (Very Special) – Minimum 1 year in oak
VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) – minimum 4 years on oak
Hors d’Age / Vintage – Minimum 10 years in oak
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