Armagnac blanche
ReferenceBas-Armagnac, Ténarèze, Haut-Armagnac
ABV46-48%
Sub-styles
BlancheEau-de-vie de Vin
Tasting Notes
White grape, pear, white flowers, green almond, fresh herbs, clean spirit, slight spice. No oak influence. Folle Blanche-based: more floral and delicate. Ugni Blanc-based: crisper and more neutral. Fruit quality shows nakedly.
Brand Guide
Well
Tariquet Blanche ($22-28)
Call
Domaine d'Esperance Blanche ($30-40)
Premium
Chateau de Laubade Blanche ($42-55)
Top Shelf
Darroze Blanche ($55+). Tariquet pioneered the appellation
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The Story
Unaged Gascon grape spirit, raw and fruity before oak ever touches it.