“A legend says that when God created the earth, he forgot a small corner of Gascony, which made him very sad. A tear ran down his cheek and when it fell to the ground, it formed the region of Armagnac.”
Produced in the Gascony region of southwestern France, its identity is closely linked to regional terroir, historical viticultural practices, and a continuity of artisanal production methods that have evolved over several centuries. Despite frequent comparison with Cognac, owing to geographic proximity and shared classification as grape brandy, Armagnac differs substantially in historical development, regulatory frameworks, grape composition, distillation methodology, and maturation regimes. These variables produce markedly distinct sensory profiles and stylistic expressions. Consequently, Armagnac is often regarded as one of the most authentic spirit category.
