Distiller Notes
After blending Armagnac for over 20 years for a large estate, Eric Artiguelongue created his own house in 2005. Working with small growers and distillers, Eric seeks old and unique lots of fine Armagnac. This rich and layered 15 year-old Brandy hails from the Bas-Armagnac appellation.
Professional Ratings
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.