Armagnac
Armagnac is often referred to as the oldest and youngest brandy in France being first distilled in the middle of the 15th century in adapted perfume stills probably brought over by the Moors. It is also regarded as the youngest since the Armagnaçais are still arguing over how to distil it. The region has always been a very special example of that elusive concept la France profonde, even now well away from the madding crowds, the motorways and the industrial eyesores of modern France. It is tucked away about a hundred miles south of Bordeaux, a land of near perfect rural paradise, gentle, fair and fertile countryside and home to rich food such as foie gras and truffles. This is where countless small firms distil their wines (mainly by single distillation) which are aged in oak barrels for many years until perfected and then kept in glass bonbonnes. Some very rare old armagnacs may date from the 19th century, others, perhaps not quite as old still share the exclusivity with their fruitiness and rich pruny flavours created in the land of rural bliss which we know today as Gascony.
The vineyard area of around twelve thousand hectares is only about a fifth of its big brother cognac to the north but the individual skills of the many small producers have created a wealth of individual aged armagnacs and rapidly dwindling vintages, available at Brandyclassics where we stock a range normally beyond the reach of many collectors and connoisseurs.
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Concours des Talents d'Armagnac 2012-13 - Gold Medal
Today this family business is run by Patricia and her husband. They are continuing the family tradition whilst embracing selected modern methods of production. The domain covers seven hectares, of which five are devoted to the production of Armagnac.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: A citrus, most notably tangerine, nose.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Round and smooth, dominated by greengage and orangey notes with a peppery finish. A very slight hint of mint.
Excl. VAT: £54.63 Incl. VAT: £65.56Concours des Talents d'Armagnac 2012-13 - Gold Medal
Today this family business is run by Patricia and her husband. They are continuing the family tradition whilst embracing selected modern methods of production. The domain covers seven hectares, of which five are devoted to the production of Armagnac.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: A citrus, most notably tangerine, nose.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Round and smooth, dominated by greengage and orangey notes with a peppery finish. A very slight hint of mint.
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Concours Général Agricole Paris 2012 - Silver Medal
Concours des Grandes Eaux de Vie d'Armagnac 2012 - Gold Medal
There are some interesting aromatic flavours of blackberries and sweet spices in this bright copper armagnac which has a good balance. Good armagnac in the traditional basquaise bottle.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Stewed prunes and quince jelly.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Aromatic blackberries and sweet spices with a good balance at the finish.
Excl. VAT: £58.50 Incl. VAT: £70.20Concours Général Agricole Paris 2012 - Silver Medal
Concours des Grandes Eaux de Vie d'Armagnac 2012 - Gold Medal
There are some interesting aromatic flavours of blackberries and sweet spices in this bright copper armagnac which has a good balance. Good armagnac in the traditional basquaise bottle.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Stewed prunes and quince jelly.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Aromatic blackberries and sweet spices with a good balance at the finish.
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Concours des Grandes Eaux de Vie d'Armagnac 2012 - Gold Medal
Rich fruit aromas of dates and sultanas coupled with some mixed spices. The flavour is very rich and exhibits some pineapple, mixed spice and sultana flavours. Presented in the traditional basquaise bottle.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Rich fruit aromas of dates and sultanas coupled with some mixed spices.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: The flavour is very rich and exhibits some pineapple, mixed spice and sultana flavours.
Excl. VAT: £64.63 Incl. VAT: £77.56Concours des Grandes Eaux de Vie d'Armagnac 2012 - Gold Medal
Rich fruit aromas of dates and sultanas coupled with some mixed spices. The flavour is very rich and exhibits some pineapple, mixed spice and sultana flavours. Presented in the traditional basquaise bottle.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Rich fruit aromas of dates and sultanas coupled with some mixed spices.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: The flavour is very rich and exhibits some pineapple, mixed spice and sultana flavours.
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An amber armagnac with real character from the top cru, Bas Armagnac. On the palate it is soft and full with flavours of candied fruit and dates. This great value vintage armagnac is presented in the traditional basquaise bottle.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Candies fruit, dates, white and black figs and raisins.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Soft and full on the palate with flavours of candied fruit, dates, figs and raisins.
Excl. VAT: £71.20 Incl. VAT: £85.44An amber armagnac with real character from the top cru, Bas Armagnac. On the palate it is soft and full with flavours of candied fruit and dates. This great value vintage armagnac is presented in the traditional basquaise bottle.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Candies fruit, dates, white and black figs and raisins.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Soft and full on the palate with flavours of candied fruit, dates, figs and raisins.
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Another great vintage Bas Armagnac from this small family firm. Soft on the palate with slightly woody flavours and notes of hazelnut and toasted almonds, it also has a really well balanced finish.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Spices, vanilla and dried fruits such as dates, raisins and fresh black prunes.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Soft on the palate and slightly woody with notes of hazelnut and toasted almonds. A well balanced finish.
Excl. VAT: £95.15 Incl. VAT: £114.18Another great vintage Bas Armagnac from this small family firm. Soft on the palate with slightly woody flavours and notes of hazelnut and toasted almonds, it also has a really well balanced finish.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Spices, vanilla and dried fruits such as dates, raisins and fresh black prunes.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Soft on the palate and slightly woody with notes of hazelnut and toasted almonds. A well balanced finish.
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Presented in the traditional basquaise bottle, there is little doubt that these armagnacs are superbly made with many great qualities. This very limited vintage is rich and well balanced with sultana and prune flavours combined with some hints of pineapple and spice.
Learn More- Flavour:
- Flavour: Rich and well balanced with sultana and prune flavours combined with some hints of pineapple and spice.
Excl. VAT: £108.86 Incl. VAT: £130.63Presented in the traditional basquaise bottle, there is little doubt that these armagnacs are superbly made with many great qualities. This very limited vintage is rich and well balanced with sultana and prune flavours combined with some hints of pineapple and spice.
Learn More- Flavour:
- Flavour: Rich and well balanced with sultana and prune flavours combined with some hints of pineapple and spice.
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Only 6 bottles of this vintage remain. A masterpiece of ageing in small barrels with the development of great armagnac flavour - prune, almond, cashew nuts and much more. Presented in the traditional basquaise bottle.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: A style aroma of woody and spicy qualities with raisins, pineapple, straw, nuts and herbal aromas
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Great armagnac flavour - prune, almond, cashew nuts and much more.
Excl. VAT: £504.74 Incl. VAT: £605.69Only 6 bottles of this vintage remain. A masterpiece of ageing in small barrels with the development of great armagnac flavour - prune, almond, cashew nuts and much more. Presented in the traditional basquaise bottle.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: A style aroma of woody and spicy qualities with raisins, pineapple, straw, nuts and herbal aromas
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Great armagnac flavour - prune, almond, cashew nuts and much more.