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Discovering Armagnac: A Journey Through the Subregions of France's Oldest Distilled Spirit

Let’s take a trip to the subregions of Armagnac. Gascony has some amazing cuisine, it’s close to the Pyrenees and Atlantic Ocean and serves up vintage Armagnacs from small producers. The diversity in each subregion has its own unique terroir, which includes factors like soil composition, climate, and topography. This diversity affects the flavor profiles and characteristics of the Armagnac produced, allowing for a wide range of styles and tastes. The sub-regions of Armagnac are: Bas-Armagnac: to the west is rolling countryside; the vines grow on poor and acidic clay loam soils with pockets of iron elements in places that colour it reddish brown, hence their name ‘tawny sands’.  The ‘boulbènes’, characteristic sediment in the region are predominantly silty soils. This zone produces light, fruity, delicate and highly reputed eaux-de-vie. Armagnac-Ténarèze: in the centre is a transitional zone. Here we find ‘boulbènes’ and ‘terreforts’ (Gascon name given to clay-limestone soils that are heavy yet fertile).  These eaux-de-vie are generally more full-bodied.  They reach their peak after a long ageing. Haut-Armagnac: in the south and east is very spread out.  The hills are of limestone and clay-limestone whilst the valleys are sometimes covered with boulbènes. The vineyards here are quite sparse. ******************** Let’s Connect! Follow me on your favorite Social Media Platforms: https://linktr.ee/BeerWineandSpirits Thanks for Watching! ******************** Links to the Armagnac: 🔸 Instagram: @maison_aurian 🔸 https://aurian.fr ******************** Welcome to my official YouTube Channel Hi, I’m Jeff Bradford. My passion for beer, wine, and spirits ignited an urge to investigate the stories behind the labels. So, in 2018, I sold everything I owned to travel the world. My objective: to learn the secrets of brewers, winemakers, and distillers. From Switzerland to Jalisco, I set out to determine why their process yields extraordinary results. With each stop on the map, I reveal time-honored traditions, cultural influences, and industry practices that help you discover the soul of these incredible products. As a former member of the US military, I learn by doing. You’ll see me harvesting grapes in South Africa, pouring beer at Oktoberfest, and chopping agave in Tequila. My channel is dedicated to the passionate, hardworking people who make the beverages associated with our favorite celebrations, special events and amazing moments with those we love. Join me as I find the next fascinating story about your favorite Beer, Wine, and Spirits. Cheers! ******************** 📧 Contact me anytime:jeff@bwsmediaco.com ******************** 🎬 🖥 Filming and Editing by Jeff Bradford ******************** #beverages #Armagnac #Travel