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

Chateau de Laubade 70cl

Chateau de Laubade, whose facade has been preserved in the 19th century Norman style, is one of the ...more £32.95 inc VAT

Chateau de Laubade XO 70cl

Château de Laubade is the biggest Armagnac-only producer...more £54.95 inc VAT

Chateau de Tariquet 70cl

This is a 60 hectare, 300 year-old estate owned by the Grassa family...more £23.95 inc VAT

Comte de Lauvia VSOP 70cl

Armagnac, France's lesser-known brandy from the Gascony region in the south-west...more £28.95 inc VAT

Janneau Traditional 70cl

Traditionally from the Gascoigne region Armagnac is a brandy quite distinct in style to cognac...more £21.95 inc VAT

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