Blanche d'Armagnac

• Unaged brandy distilled by Château de Pellehaut in Monteal-du-Gers in the Ténarèze appellation of the Armagnac region
• Distilled from 100% Folle Blanche on a traveling, wood-fired alambic Armagnacais (short column still)
• Rested for at least 3 months before bottling (according to the stipulations of the AOC) and reduced to proof with petits eaux (a mixture of distilled water and alcohol)
• An extremely expressive nose displays honeysuckle, purple flower, and pastry crust. Peppermint and lemon zest on the palate diminish to a lingering finish of brûléed sugar.
• 44% ABV

Traditionally chilled and enjoyed as a palate cleanser between fish and meat courses (known in France as a “Trou Gascon”) this blithe brandy is an intriguing replacement for pisco in cocktails.

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