Brandy » Armagnac

Many of our customers ask , "What is the difference between Armagnac and Cognac and French Brandy. " Well, both Armagnac and Cognac are "Appellation Controllee" meaning that any product bearing the name has to come from a specific geographic area, and be made following strict rules to ensure product control and quality. Armagnac is made in the Southwest of France mainly in the Gers and Gascony, between Bordeaux and the Landes forests and the Pyrenees. Cognac is made further north of Bordeaux around the Charentes river. The grape varieties are usually different, but the other distinguising feature of Armagnac is that it is produced using a continuous still process. This tends to yield a spirit which is richer in aroma-containing impurities - it is after all the impurities which give a brandy character. Hence Armagnac tends to be more "fragrant" than Cognac, although Cognac will tend to be more elegant and cleaner in taste. French brandy can be produced anywhere in France, and is applied to any grape-based spirit distilled from wine. These are usually less refined, but cheaper and depending on the need (e.g. for cooking or cocktails) they can be great value for

Baron de Sigognac VSOP 70cl

Baron de Sigognac VSOP is a Bas Armagnac grown on sandy soils in the heart of the Bas Armagnac where ...more £32.95 inc VAT

Baron de Sigognav VS 70cl

In Armagnac, legend has it that, one day long ago, Baron de Sigognac took all the traditional clocks ...more £27.95 inc VAT

Chateau de Laubade VSOP Armagnac 70cl

Chateau de Laubade VSOP Armagnac, whose facade has been preserved in the 19th century Norman style, ...more £39.95 inc VAT

Chateau de Laubade XO Armagnac 70cl

Château de Laubade is the biggest Armagnac-only producer...more £59.95 inc VAT

Chateau de Tariquet Armagnac 70cl

Chateau de Tariquet is a 60 hectare, 300 year-old estate owned by the Grassa family...more £27.95 inc VAT

Comte de Lauvia 15 year old 70cl

Comte de Lauvia Extra 15yr old is presented in a new Gold coloured gift carton, this is quality aged ...more £44.95 inc VAT

Comte de Lauvia VSOP Armagnac 70cl

Comte de Lauvia VSOP Armagnac is at 8 years old with delicious hints of oak and caramel on the palat ...more £29.95 inc VAT

Janneau Traditional Armagnac 70cl

Janneau traditional Armagnac represents the "fruit and passion of the House of Janneau”...more £29.95 inc VAT

Janneau VSOP Armagnac 70cl

Janneau VSOP Armagnac aged for at least seven years in oak giving the spirit a smooth texture...more £39.95 inc VAT

Marquis de Montesquiou Napoleon 70cl

Marquis de Montesquiou Napoleon made with mostly Ugni Blanc with some Folle Blanche, two-thirds grow ...more £42.95 inc VAT

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