{"id":1081,"date":"2020-10-05T10:52:55","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T08:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/?page_id=1081"},"modified":"2021-03-15T20:54:35","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T19:54:35","slug":"armagnac-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/en\/armagnac-all-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Armagnac: All you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#e4680f\"><strong>Three Quick Facts About Armagnac<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"bulletpoints-list has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The first Armagnac was produced in the early 1400s. This makes it about 200 years older than Cognac, and also the oldest brandy in France.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"bulletpoints-list has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Often called Cognac\u2019s wild sibling, Armagnac's taste is more forward and unrestrained as a result of its single distillation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"bulletpoints-list has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In recent years, there has been a rise in the demand for Armagnac, in part due to its growing popularity among fans of whisky and bourbon.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e76515f15ac\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e4680f;color:#e4680f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e4680f;color:#e4680f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e76515f15ac\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/en\/armagnac-all-you-need-to-know\/#Die_Heimat_des_Armagnac\" >The Home of Armagnac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/en\/armagnac-all-you-need-to-know\/#Ein_Brandy_von_dem_nur_wenige_gehort_haben\" >A Brandy Few Have Heard Of<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/en\/armagnac-all-you-need-to-know\/#Armagnac_vs_Cognac_Lassen_Sie_uns_vergleichen\" >Armagnac vs. Cognac: Let's Compare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/en\/armagnac-all-you-need-to-know\/#Trinke_ich_Armagnac_oder_Whisky\" >Am I Drinking Armagnac or Whisky?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/en\/armagnac-all-you-need-to-know\/#Eine_schnelle_und_einfache_Anleitung_zum_Lesen_des_Etiketts\" >A Quick and Easy Guide To Reading the Label<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/en\/armagnac-all-you-need-to-know\/#Wie_man_Armagnac_wie_einen_echten_Gascon_trinkt\" >How to Drink Armagnac Like a True Gascon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Die_Heimat_des_Armagnac\"><\/span><strong>The Home of Armagnac <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Home of D\u2019Artagnan, the most famous of all musketeers, Gascony is as rural as it gets in France. With none of the spectacular chateaus of neighboring Bordeaux or the glitz and glamour of Cote d\u2019Azure, this region is easy to overlook. Unassuming farmhouses and sleepy medieval villages are scattered across endless fields of corn and sunflower. On any given day, you\u2019re more likely to come across geese and ducks than people - a sign of Gascony's love affair with foie gras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">At first glance, it looks like a place you just pass through on your way to more eventful locations. Give it a couple of days though, and you'll inevitably find that the charm of Gascony lies precisely in its serenity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">There are only two things that can notably stir up the mood in this quiet, rural idyll. One is food (a topic we touch upon later) and the other, of course, is brandy. Roughly between the Adour and Garonne rivers lies the historic county of Armagnac - a tiny but crucial pocket of brandy history waiting to be explored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ein_Brandy_von_dem_nur_wenige_gehort_haben\"><\/span><strong>A Brandy Few Have Heard Of<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/010551e2a58ebf2e17f82e55adfefcdbe26969112c-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Labastide, Gascony\" class=\"wp-image-1254\" width=\"248\" height=\"331\" title=\"Labastide, Gascony\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/010551e2a58ebf2e17f82e55adfefcdbe26969112c-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/010551e2a58ebf2e17f82e55adfefcdbe26969112c-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/010551e2a58ebf2e17f82e55adfefcdbe26969112c-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/010551e2a58ebf2e17f82e55adfefcdbe26969112c-1-555x740.jpg 555w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/010551e2a58ebf2e17f82e55adfefcdbe26969112c-1.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><figcaption>In Gascony, the production of Armagnac is split between around 40 commercial houses. Most of these are still independent, family-owned businesses.<br>Pictured: Labastide, Gascony<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">You don\u2019t have to be a brandy aficionado to know that Cognac has been winning the popularity contest for years. As a result, mass producers the size of Hennessy and Remy Martin are nowhere to be seen in Gascony. If you ask local producers for their thoughts on the matter, the explanation you\u2019ll hear most often concerns geography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Armagnac is a landlocked region, and there is no navigable river that connects it to the Atlantic Ocean. Back in the 17th century when British and Dutch boats started to export French brandy on a big scale, they had no easy way of reaching this part of Gascony. Their focus remained on the coastal region, which gave Cognac producers the opportunity to develop their intuition and lust for trade over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">As simplistic as this explanation sounds, it does shed some light on why most people are familiar with Cognac but know barely anything about Armagnac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Armagnac_vs_Cognac_Lassen_Sie_uns_vergleichen\"><\/span><strong>Armagnac vs. Cognac: Let's Compare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/camping-la-brouquere-edited-1.gif\" alt=\"The three terroirs of the Armagnac Appellation\" class=\"wp-image-1120\" width=\"271\" height=\"296\" title=\"The three terroirs of the Armagnac Appellation\"\/><figcaption>Source: www.campinglabrouquere.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Let\u2019s start with a couple of facts that are valid for both brandies. They have both had the status of Appellation d\u2019Origine Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e (AOC), or Protected Designation of Origin, since 1936. In addition, soil variation is just as important for the production of Armagnac as it is for Cognac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph translation-block\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In the case of the Armagnac Appellation, the sub-regions, or <em>terroirs<\/em>, are just three. The biggest one is Bas Armagnac with 57% of production, followed by T\u00e9nar\u00e8ze (40%), and Haut Armagnac (barely 3%). Each has a specific soil composition that leaves its distinctive mark on the character of the grapes produced there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">From there on, differences start to pile up. The result is two considerably different spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><strong>It all starts with the grapes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Just like with Cognac, the type of grapes used to make Armagnac are strictly regulated. There are ten specific grape varieties used in the production, but a mix of four is the most common one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Folle Blanche (a highly fragile sort that got severely damaged during the Phylloxera epidemic in the 19th century)<\/li><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Ugni Blanc<\/li><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Baco 22A (a grape variety developed after the Phylloxera crisis and the only hybrid allowed in the production of Appellation d\u2019Origine Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e wines)<\/li><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Colombard<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In contrast to this wide variety, more than 90% of the vineyards in the Cognac region are made up of Ugni Blanc grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">These grape varieties, in particular Ugni Blanc, are perfect for making wine that is high in acidity and low in alcohol. As unappealing as this combination sounds, the high acidity helps to preserve the wine until it\u2019s time for distillation. It\u2019s important to mention that adding Sulphur Dioxide or sugar is strictly forbidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><strong>Distillation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/01541a697588986146ef9c9cf60dd7069d050c7261-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A column still used for Armagnac distillation\" class=\"wp-image-1242\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" title=\"A column still used for Armagnac distillation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/01541a697588986146ef9c9cf60dd7069d050c7261-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/01541a697588986146ef9c9cf60dd7069d050c7261-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/01541a697588986146ef9c9cf60dd7069d050c7261-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/01541a697588986146ef9c9cf60dd7069d050c7261-555x740.jpg 555w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/01541a697588986146ef9c9cf60dd7069d050c7261.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption>Ein Column Still in Domaine de Baraillon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">This is where things get interesting. Arguably, the biggest difference between the two brandies comes from the difference in the distillation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">While Cognac goes through two rounds of distillation, Armagnac is distilled only once. A longer distillation process smooths out the wines and strips them of congeners \u2013 the chemicals that give alcohol its taste. This results in the subtle, refined taste that Cognac is famous for. Armagnac, on the other hand, preserves its robust character during the single distillation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The stills differ considerably as well. Instead of the column still used in Cognac, Armagnac is distilled in a column still called Alambic Armagnacais. A video produced by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l'Armagnac (BNIA) does a great job of visualizing the distillation process and lets you take a peek inside the column still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Armagnac Alambic - shorter version (2 min) \u00a9BNIArmagnac\/www.armagnac.fr\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RpMXVk01fJI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><br>Legally, Armagnac can be distilled from 52% to 72.4% alcohol by volume (abv). Most often, however, it comes out of the still at around 52-60% abv.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">It\u2019s worth mentioning that a column still doesn\u2019t separate the heads and tails from the heart of the distillate with much precision. Typically, the heart is the purest part of the spirit that has no unwanted flavors and is ready for consummation. For this reason, a young eau-de-vie might taste a bit funky. If aged long enough, however, the initially heavy flavors give Armagnac that richness and complexity that it\u2019s famous for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><strong>Maturation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/01fd090382de58c5fe3a3ce103dd7c0a838abe197d-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1393\" width=\"181\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/01fd090382de58c5fe3a3ce103dd7c0a838abe197d-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/01fd090382de58c5fe3a3ce103dd7c0a838abe197d-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/01fd090382de58c5fe3a3ce103dd7c0a838abe197d-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/01fd090382de58c5fe3a3ce103dd7c0a838abe197d-555x740.jpg 555w, https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/01fd090382de58c5fe3a3ce103dd7c0a838abe197d.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 181px) 100vw, 181px\" \/><figcaption>Dame Jeanne bottles used for storing brandy after maturation.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Even here Armagnac differs from Cognac. While all Cognac has to be aged for at least two years, the rule in Gascony says a minimum of one year in a barrel. In reality, of course, both spirits are often aged over the course of decades. Armagnac typically sits in Gascon oak barrels. It spends the first couple of years in a young barrel before being moved to a used one. This limits the impact that wood has on the flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">A longer maturation partially tames the wild side of Armagnac and smooths out its edges. The eau-de-vie is rich in flavor even right after distillation, but the time spent in a barrel elevates it and adds to its complexity. Once maturation is finished, the spirit is transferred into large glass containers called Dame Jeanne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trinke_ich_Armagnac_oder_Whisky\"><\/span><strong>Am I Drinking Armagnac or Whisky?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Your first instinct may be to scoff at this question. However, it\u2019s far from only beginners that would have a hard time telling between a good, aged Armagnac and a dram of unpeated Scotch whisky in a blind tasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The single distillation and the cask maturation make for a complex, oaky spirit with lots of character. <a href=\"\/en\/&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/vinepair.com\/articles\/lencantada-armagnac-bourbon-bros\/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot; style=&quot;color:\/#e4680f&quot;&gt;A much-discussed article&lt;\/a&gt;\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vinepair.com\/articles\/lencantada-armagnac-bourbon-bros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#e4680f\">A much-discussed article <\/a><\/a>published by VinePair describes how \u201cwhisky-like Armagnac\u201d is becoming more and more popular among bourbon and whisky lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eine_schnelle_und_einfache_Anleitung_zum_Lesen_des_Etiketts\"><\/span><strong>A Quick and Easy Guide To Reading the Label<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The age categories on both Cognac and Armagnac labels often raise lots of questions. Perhaps to spare people some of the confusion, the BNIA has simplified their rules, and there are only four categories you need to be familiar with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">VS, or Very Special, is eau-de-vie that has spent a minimum of one year in an oak cask.<\/li><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">VSOP, or Very Special Old Pale, is Armagnac in which the youngest eau-de-vie has been aged for a minimum of 4 years.<\/li><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Hors d\u2019Age, or XO, means that the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend is at least 10 years old.<\/li><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">And, finally, Vintage is Armagnac coming from a single harvest. If you\u2019re celebrating an anniversary or a birthday, a bottle of vintage Armagnac with the right harvest year on the label can be a very precious gift.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wie_man_Armagnac_wie_einen_echten_Gascon_trinkt\"><\/span><strong>How to Drink Armagnac Like a True Gascon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">To appreciate Armagnac's complexity, you can follow the same <a href=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/en\/cognac-all-you-need-to-know\/#Ein_4SchritteLeitfaden_zum_richtigen_CognacTrinken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhiskykingdom.com\/en\/cognac-all-you-need-to-know\/#Ein_4SchritteLeitfaden_zum_richtigen_CognacTrinken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#e4680f\">4-step guide<\/a><\/a> we have outlined for Cognac. Nevertheless, Armagnac doesn't have the subtlety of its sibling, and neither does Gascony, for that matter. This eccentric spirit makes for a great aperitif, but you can successfully pair it with the main course as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><strong>Ap\u00e9ritif: Meet Armagnac Blanche<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Traditionally kept for personal use, Armagnac Blanche is a relatively new addition to the AOC family. It follows the same strict standards as regular Armagnac but is bottled right after distillation. The result is a colorless eau-de-vie with especially bold fruity and flowery aromas. Smoked salmon, charcuterie, or even caviar are all great matches for this clear spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><strong>Main Course: Foie Gras, Goose Fat, and Pigeon Stew<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In Gascony, these aren't considered delicacies but rather casual, everyday meals. The local cuisine is luxurious but also unapologetically robust, much like Armagnac itself. Goose fat is present in most dishes, and so is the rich and buttery foie gras. You may not have these lying around in your fridge, but fear not \u2013 you can still recreate the cozy, rustic spirit of Gascony with these traditional meals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\">A fluffy <a style=\"color:#e4680f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neff-home.com\/theingredient\/recipe\/porchini-omelette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><a:visited style=\"color:#696969\">Steinpilz-Omelett<\/a:visited><\/a>  <\/li><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><a style=\"color:#e4680f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dartagnan.com\/gascony-food-garbure.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><a:visited style=\"color:#696969\">Garbure <\/a:visited><\/a>- a thick soup made of meats and vegetables <\/li><li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><a style=\"color:#e4680f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/cassoulet-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><a:visited style=\"color:#696969\">Cassoulet  <\/a:visited><\/a>- a rich and comforting bean stew<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The cuisine in this part of France is anything but subtle. Be sure to pair the main course with an older Armagnac that can stand up to the bold tastes of the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e4680f\"><strong>Digestif in the Glass, Digestif on the Plate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Whether you prefer to end a meal with a cheese platter or a sweet treat, a glass of VS or VSOP brandy will be the perfect addition. But it doesn't end here. Armagnac is such an integral part of Gascon cuisine that it's often used for cooking too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">If you're up for a challenge, you can test your flaming skills with this recipe for a fairly simple, mouthwatering apple pie - the beloved Pastis Gascon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AryE2rHjyRU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Sant\u00e9!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drei kurze Fakten \u00fcber Armagnac Der erste Armagnac wurde in den fr\u00fchen 1400er Jahren hergestellt. 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