The best wines of Armagnac
Discover the best wines of Armagnac as well as the best winemakers of Armagnac and estates of Armagnac to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Armagnac and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Armagnac by region
Looking for a good wine of Armagnac among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Armagnac. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Armagnac with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Armagnac
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Armagnac
Red wines from the region of Armagnac go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Discovering the wine region of Armagnac
Armagnac is a very Aromatic brandy from the Gascony region in the far southwest of France. Armagnac was the first brandy in France and is said to date back over 700 years to the early 15th century. If this is true, it makes Armagnac one of the oldest distilled spirits produced in Europe. Despite its Long history, Armagnac is often confused (and compared) with its more famous cousin, Cognac.
On the surface, the two are very similar: they are both wine spirits from southwest France, produced in essentially the same way and from similar Grape varieties. But there are subtle and essential differences between the two, which are the source of great regional pride. The two most obvious differences between Armagnac and Cognac are the region of origin and the Flavor profile. Armagnac comes from Gascony, 120 km southeast of Bordeaux.
Great pink wines of Armagnac
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Armagnac
Pink wines from the region of Armagnac go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Discover the grape variety: Ugni blanc
Ugni blanc is a grape variety originating from Italy. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and small to medium sized grapes. Ugni blanc can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Armagnac, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Great sweet wines of Armagnac
See the top 100 best sweet wines of ArmagnacWant to buy a sweet wine of Armagnac cheap or sell a sweet wine of Armagnac at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Armagnac
Sweet wines from the region of Armagnac go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Armagnac
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Armagnac. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, vanilla or caramel and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or spices.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Armagnac
- 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.98/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Armagnac
- Folle Blanche
- Ugni blanc
- Colombard
The word of the wine: Right bank
In Bordeaux, it refers to the vineyards located on the right bank of the Gironde and Dordogne rivers, where the Merlot grape variety is dominant. These are the appellations of Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, etc.
Great natural sweet wines of Armagnac
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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Armagnac
Natural sweet wines from the region of Armagnac go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Discover the grape variety: Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
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