The specific term for a distilled and cask-aged grape distillate from the Armagnac region of France. Armagnacs are continuous distilled from local fermented grapes and aged in black oak for a period of 2-35 years or more. They are bottled at 40-42% alcohol and classified youngest to oldest: 1) VS, 3 stars (2-5 years old); VSOP, 5 stars (5-6 years old), XO, also known as Reserve, Extra, Cordon Bleu, Paradis or Napoleon (6 years and up). Once bottled, Armagnac, like most spirits do not age in the bottle. Also See Brandy and See Cognac.
A member of the brandy family known for its distinct, unpolished flavor with hints of prune. Armagnac can be found in most liquor stores. Back to the top
Brandy distilled from grapes in the Armagnac district of France, south of Bordeaux. Fuller-bodied than Cognac, Armagnac is frequently available in vintage-dated bottles.
Is distilled slightly differently (single distillation in continuous stills vs. Cognac's double distillation in copper stills). It too is made from white wine and is aged in black oak from Monzelun forest.
dry brandy distilled in the Armagnac district of France
Dry brandy, similar to cognac, distilled in--and made from wine produced in--the Armagnac region of southwestern France. Other good-quality dry wine-based brandies may be substituted.
From one of France's two demarcated brandy regions, Armagnac is considered to be more fiery and rustic than cognac. The region is about one/sixth the size of cognac; it generally undergoes single, continuous distillation; and the product is sometimes vintage dated, unlike cognac. Serve neat in a large snifter after dinner.
A brandy from Gascony, France, and distilled from wine or fermented fruit.
brandy from the Armagnac region of Gascony, France. Distilled at lower proofs than most Cognacs, this brandy is considered second only to Cognac.
A grape brandy product of France. Armagnac is produced only in an area surrounding the city of Armagnac in southwest France. Related to Cognac, but less delicate.
A type of brandy produced only in the Armagnac region of France.
Brandy from the Armagnac area of Southwestern France.
A fine French brandy which, like cognac, is aged in oak for up to 40 years. It is from the town of Gascony near Bordeaux.