Presentation on Armagnac

1. ARMAGNAC

2. Definition
•Armagnac is a distinctive
type of brandy produced in
Armagnac region of France.
•Grapes of Armagnac are
same as Cognac.
•For every six bottles of
Armagnac sold, there are
one hundred bottles of
Cognac sold.

3. History of Armagnac
• Armagnac is oldest brandy known in France being
produced around 200 years longer than Cognac.
• The oldest document of it’s production is from 1310.
• By 1730, it was kept to age in wooden barrels, where it
gains colour, fullness and bouquets.
• After 2nd world war the market for Armagnac became
international and today it’s export accounts for 55% of
total sale.
• In 2005, Armagnac laws changed to allow blanche de
armagnac - unaged Armagnac.

4. Armagnac Region
• The Armagnac Region lies between Adour and
Garonne rivers in the foothills of The Pyrenees in
south-western France.
• This area was officially demarcated when Armagnac
was granted AOC status in 1936.
• It is divided into three districts which lie in the
departments of Gers, Lands and Lot-et-Garonne.
1. Bas Armagnac
2. Tenareze
3. Haut Armagnac

5. Grapes of Armagnac
Ten grape varietals are allowed to be used in Armagnac,
but only four principal grapes are majorly used:
Ugni Blanc 55%
Baco (aka Baco 22A) 35%
Folle Blanche 5%
Colombard 5%
Plant de Graisse
Meslier St François
Clairette de Gascogne
Jurançon blanc
Mauzac Blanc
Mauzac Rosé
Ugni blanc
Baco
Folle
blanche
Colombard

6. Production of Armagnac
• Fermentation
• Distillation
• Aging and Bottling

7. Fermentation
• The grapes are crushed
and fermented.
• Wine produced is the
base for Armagnac.

8. Distillation
• Armagnac is distilled only
once at a lower
temperature than Cognac.
• It is distilled in a modified
patent still, also known as
Armagnac Still.

9. Aging
• Armagnac is aged
nearly for the same
period as Cognac in
Monlezun Oak casks
giving nice and
delicate colour and
intricate flavours.
• Armagnac is more
deeply flavoured,
weightier, earthier
and darker than
Cognac.

10. Grades of Armagnac
VS or *** (Three Stars) – Aged at least three years.
VSOP – Aged at least five years.
Napoléon - Aged for 6 - 9 years.
Xo – Aged at least for ten years.
Hors d‘ Age – Aged more than ten years
Vintage - Grapes from a single harvest

11. • Should be consumed neat at
room temperature.
• Should be consumed as a
digestif.
• Should be allowed to air
prior to consume.
• Armagnac cocktails are also
enjoyed
How to enjoy Armagnac

12. Pairing Food with Armagnac
Younger Armagnac is commonly paired with smoked
salmon, caviar, foie gras, cold meats, and lemon tart, as
tartier flavours of the spirit match well with these foods.
Older Armagnac can be paired with duck based dishes,
particularly those with orange sauce, or alongside a range
of desserts, including black forest cake or chocolate
mousse.

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