Distiller Notes
Distilled from Ugni Blanc and Colombard grapes grown on the Arton estate, this blend of Armagnac is aged for a minimum of six years. It is deliciously rich and pairs wonderfully with citrusy desserts and cigars. Chatêau Arton uses only their own grapes in their wines and only their own wines in their spirits. From start to finish, everything takes place at the domaine.
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From the supposedly “less prestigious” Haut-Armagnac, Château Arton “La Reserve,” is distilled from 80% Ugni Blanc and 20% Colombard, and blended from brandies ranging four to 11 years old. Pretty, with aromas of fresh flowers and chamomile tea, and high-toned on the palate, with delicate pear and marmalade flavors. It’s a unique contrast to the characteristic boldness of Bas-Armagnac and Ténarèze.
Cardinal Vital Du Four claimed that it “cures gout and cankers, heals wounds of the skin … renders men joyous, preserves youth and retards senility.”
Armagnac is produced in the Gascony region of Southwest France and is among the earliest of spirits produced, prescribed over the last 700 years for a myriad of therapeutic benefits. Owing to its ancient heritage, the production method is much simpler than that of its cousin, Cognac, with just a single distillation through a column still prior to barrel aging. This yields a spirit that is generally more flavorful and fragrant than other Brandies.
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