Armagnac Ténarèze: Exceptional Terroir, Authentic Grape Varieties and Distillation of Excellence
Ténarèze Armagnacs are particularly appreciated by connoisseurs and lovers of refined spirits. Their marked personality, their depth and their length on the palate make them exceptional eaux-de-vie, perfect for a contemplative tasting or to accompany fine dishes and moments of conviviality.
Discovering an Armagnac Ténarèze means diving into a world of rich and complex flavors, where terroir and know-how combine to offer a unique taste experience.
The Armagnac Ténarèze terroir is characterized by soils mainly composed ofboulbènes, fine and sandy clays mixed with pebbles. These soils give the grapes great mineral diversity, bringing distinct nuances and aromatic complexity to the Armagnacs produced in this region.
The grape varieties used in the production of Armagnac Ténarèze are dominated by Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche and Baco. The grapes are harvested atoptimal maturity, offering a perfect balance between acidity and sugar, which results in balanced and expressive Armagnacs.
The distillation of wines intended for Armagnac Ténarèze is carried out according to thetraditional method of continuous column distillation, thus preserving the subtle and delicate aromas of the wines. This method makes it possible to produce eaux-de-vie of great finesse and complexity, fully reflecting the essence of the terroir.
The Art of Aging for Sublime Aromas and Flavors
One of the particularities of Armagnac Ténarèze lies in itsaging. Spirits from this region are often aged longer than those from other Armagnac sub-regions, allowing the aromas and flavors to fully develop. The oak barrels used for aging are carefully selected and give the Ténarèze Armagnacs woody, spicy and complex notes.
When tasting an Armagnac Ténarèze, you will be seduced by itsrich aromatic nose, offering a palette of varied scents ranging from ripe fruits to exotic spices, including woody and vanilla notes. On the palate, these Armagnacs are distinguished by theirsilky texture, their ample body and complex flavors, evolving with elegance and persistence.
