Armagnac - Floc de Gascogne

It is a result of combining finest Armagnacs with fresh grape juice made of grapes from Gascony vineyards located in Gers and a few cantons (parishes) in Lot-et- Garonne and Landes departments of South West France. It is a fortified sweet wine with an alcohol content between 16% and 18%. It is also known as a vin de liqueur.

Today, Floc de Gascogne is produced in three areas of Gers and Landes departments:

Bas Armagnac; lies in the west of the region. Bas Armagnacs are delicate and fruity reflecting sandy soil of this area. Main town is Éauze
La Ténarèze; in the center of the region is an area where soil is predominantly clay and chalky. Ténarèze Armagnacs are more lively and vigorous. Their richness is best expressed through long ageing process. Main town is Condom
Haut Armagnac; to the east where the soil has limestone characteristics is the area which was primarily developed in the nineteenth century. Today, Haut Armagnac production is very small but of high quality. Main town is Auch

There are two varieties of Floc de Gascogne:

Floc de Gascogne blanc is made of Le Colombard, Ugni Blanc and Gros Manseng grapes. They are fruity white grapes; fresh, well balanced grapes and fruity, full bodied grapes respectively.

Floc de Gascogne rosé is made of Cabernet Franc (red, aromatic grape), Cabernet Sauvignon (red with complex aromas grape) and Merlot grapes (red, high sugar content grape).

Both Floc de Gascogne are a blend of grape juice and Armagnac where both products must come from the same vineyard. After blending, Floc de Gascogne is stored for 10 months in the vineyard's cellar. It can be sold only after the Committee of Experts bestows the Appellation d'Origine Floc de Gascogne approval.

Floc de Gascogne should be enjoyed cool or chilled within a year of the production.

It's wonderful! Enjoy it!