Best Armagnacs from gastronomic starred restaurants!

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Best Armagnacs

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Best Armagnac’s brands

Refer to Chief’s, Sommelier’s, Bartender’s from gastronomic restaurants of all around the world‘s opinion to discover the best Armagnac’s brands and best references. A ranking and comparative of the best Armagnac’s brands by the Chief’s, Sommelier’s and Bartender’s from the top gastronomic experts.

Armagnac brand	Armagnac vintage	Armagnac category	Alcohol degree	Restaurant
Darroze Armagnac – Domaine de Lamarquette	1965	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Clos des Sens – France
Darroze Armagnac – Domaine de Bellair	1968	Bas-armagnac	42°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Yannick Alleno – France ⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant The Dorchester – United Kingdom
Marquis de Montesquiou Armagnac	“Napoléon” XO	Armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Laberdolive Armagnac – Domaine de Jaurrey	1976	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France ⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant The Dorchester – United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant The Fat Duck- United Kingdom
La Fontaine de Coincy Armagnac – Domaine de Toujun	1973	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Darroze Armagnac – Château de Petit Lassis	1968	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Darroze Armagnac – Domaine de Gaube	1964 – 1959	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Darroze – Château de Petit Lassis	1968	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United-Kingdom
Darroze – Domaine de Gaube	1964 – 1959	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
J.Ducom Armagnac – Domaine Tournes	1964	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
La Fontaine de Coincy Armagnac	1963	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Farbos Armagnac – Domaine de Lagraulet	1958	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Baron de Saint-Pastou Armagnac – Château de Castex	1959	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Baronne de Pampelonne Armagnac – Château de Lasalle Maupas	1946	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Farbos Armagnac – Château de Lagraulet	1958	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Laberdolive Armagnac – Domaine de Jaurey	1923	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Marcel Trepout Armagnac	1926 – 1927	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France ⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant The Fat Duck- United Kingdom
P.Cournet Armagnac	1937 – 1939	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Larressingle Armagnac	1941	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Beaumanière – France
Château Laballe Armagnac	XO	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant La Prieuré – France
Castarède	1984	Bas-armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant The Dorchester – United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Castarède	1979	Bas-Armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Château de Léberon	1982 – 1989	–	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Le Calandre – Italy
Baron Gaston Legrand	1970	–	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Le Calandre – Italy
Château de Laubade	–	–	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Frederikshoj – Denmark
Delord	XO	Bas-Armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Odette – Singapore
L’Encontrada – Domaine del Cassou	1994	–	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Odette – Singapore
Lhéraud – Baron Gaston Legrand – Carafe Elusa	XO	Bas-Armagnac	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Odette – Singapore
Ducastaing – Duc d’Aquitaine	XO	–	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom

Top Armagnac by chefs and sommeliers in gastronomic restaurants

Armagnac is a spirit which comes exclusively from France. It is an alcohol whose popularity is on the increase throughout the world, with a production of more than 7 million bottles. How about trying one of the greatest Armagnacs? Bestwine • Online the wine list from gastronomic restaurants introduces you to a selection of Armagnacs chosen by chefs and sommeliers from the greatest gastronomic establishments each year.

The Regions of France which produce Armagnac are the Gers, the Landes and Lot-et-Garonne. Armagnac is made from white wine which is aged in oak barrels. This ageing gives Armagnac its brown, copper or golden colour according to the production.

Different types of Armagnac can be distinguished by several names of origin:

• Bas-Armagnac: Armagnac produced in the Western Gers and the Landes.
• Armagnac-Ténarèze: Armagnac produced in Northern Gers and Lot-et-Garonne.
• Haut Armagnac: Armagnac produced South of the Armagnac producing region.

There is also a White Armagnac which denominates Armagnac which has not been aged in a wooden cask White Armagnac is translucent.

Categories of Armagnac:

• Armagnac *** (three star) or “VS” (Very Special): Armagnac aged in an oak barrel for at least a year.
• Armagnac “VSOP” (Very Superior Old Pale): Armagnac aged in an oak barrel for at least 4 years.
• Armagnac “Napoléon” or Armagnac “XO” (Extra Old): Armagnac aged in an oak cask for at least 6 years.
• Armagnac “hors d’âge”: Armagnac aged in an oak cask for at least 10 years.
• Armagnac “XO premium”: Armagnac aged in an oak barrel for at least 20 years.

As it can be consumed as an aperitif or a liqueur, Armagnac is greatly appreciated for its originality in gastronomic restaurants. The white grape fermented in wooden casks allows the production of authentic flavours. Furthermore, each grape variety used in the production of Armagnac, also gives it a diversity in aromas. The alcohol content is on average 40%. In gastronomic restaurants, Armagnac is savoured neat in small glasses (6 or 9 cl) with a narrow neck like a whisky glass. The reduction in the size of the neck of the glass, allows the aromas of the Armagnac to be more concentrated. The flavour of Armagnac is influenced by its origins and its region of production. Bas-Armagnac is fruity with notes of plums, Armagnac-Ténarèzes is full-bodied with spicy and floral notes of violet and Haut-Armagnac tends to be more rustic. As for White Armagnacs, they are consumed neat like all white spirits. White Armagnac can be cooled in the fridge or by adding ice-cubes (on the rocks). White Armagnac can also be mixed (long drink) with sparkling or still water, soda, or fruit juice to make creative cocktails.

Armagnac can be vintage, in which case, it must only be made with grapes harvested in the year indicated on the label.

Bestwine • Online’s choice of the best Armagnacs

Bestwine • Online references bottles of Armagnac available on the wine list of starred gastronomic restaurants. The aim of this selection of Armagnacs is to give internet users the possibility of browsing references recommended by credible and legitimate professionals to help them find and buy a good bottle of Armagnac. In this way, even if you have no knowledge of spirits, you can find, buy and taste the best in Armagnac. In fact, it is at the most prestigious tables in the world that the greatest Armagnacs are served.

Chefs and sommeliers are passionate professionals of high standard gastronomy. Their passion and their high standards incite them to choose the best for their customers. Logically, these epicureans select the best Armagnacs to incorporate on their wine list. Their customers can, therefore, trust their talent and expertise in alcohol to taste the most fabulous Armagnac. With Bestwine • Online you can find all the bottles and brands of Armagnac served in the greatest gastronomic restaurants in the world.

To choose the bottles of Armagnac present on their wine list, chefs and sommeliers from starred gastronomic restaurants, take time to appreciate and taste each reference before judging its quality. A bottle of Armagnac is no ordinary spirit, it is above all, a region of culture, a past and the people who make Armagnac. In addition, chefs and sommeliers are interested in the evolution of each bottle, which contributes to its character and its specificities. A good Armagnac also comes from a beautiful region and a producer’s magnificent wine estate. The selection of the greatest bottles of Armagnac from chefs and sommeliers of starred gastronomic restaurants is a history of women, men, and visits to promote Armagnac and recognise an exceptional Armagnac. Armagnac is about 1000 employees (wine growers, distillers, wine merchants and cooperative wine cellars) who contribute to the production of the spirit. Amongst these actors, there are 500 independent grape producers, about 250 wine growers and distillers to which 7 cooperative wine cellars and 7 wine merchants can be added, which makes a total of 274 people employed in the production of Armagnac. Each Armagnac has its own atypical style of conception, a unique recipe and specific production method. Moreover, the methods of conception of Armagnac are on the inventory of French Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2020.

On Bestwine • Online, you can therefore find the best in Armagnac. This wine menu of the best Armagnacs is regularly enriched and updated in function with the new bottles incorporated on the wine list of starred gastronomic restaurants. Regularly find new references of Armagnac selected by chefs and sommeliers of starred restaurants. So, you are sure of accessing the best Armagnac references of the moment chosen by the most well-known and reputed professionals in gastronomy.

For a good inexpensive Armagnac

I created Bestwine • Online to allow each person to choose the finest bottle of Armagnac. Armagnac is a noble spirit which is highlighted on the table of gastronomic restaurants. Armagnac is exported and appreciated all over the world. Thanks to Bestwine • Online, I would like to develop the popularity of Armagnac and allow it to become well-known throughout the world. I have been an amateur of Armagnac for a long time, and I personally consult the reference list of the best Armagnacs to offer or offer myself an exceptional bottle of Armagnac. In my opinion, no one can designate a bottle of Armagnac as being the best. Each person being different, they are likely to appreciate one bottle of Armagnac over another according to their taste. Obviously, there are reputed bottles of Armagnac which can be enjoyed by almost everyone. With Bestwine • Online I would like to offer an exhaustive and impartial selection of Armagnacs. The aim being to trust professionals of good food and fine wine and most of all, discover a delicious bottle of Armagnac.

Bestwine • Online is also a website which promotes the restaurants serving these delectable alcohols to amateurs and lovers of Armagnac. I would like everyone to discover upmarket Armagnacs as well as high quality gastronomy.

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