France- Armagnac Flashcards

1
Q

What are the subregions of Armagnac

A

Haut Armagnac
Armagnac- Tenareze
Bas Armagnac

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2
Q

Main grapes of Armagnac

A

Ugni Blanc
Colombard
Folle Blanche
Baco

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3
Q

What is the hybrid allowed in Armagnac

A

Baco

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4
Q

Synonym for Folle Blanche in Armagnac

A

Picpoul

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5
Q

What Armagnac can be released after 3 months

A

Blanche Armagnac AOP

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6
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Aging designations for Armagnac

A

VS or ***: 1-3 years
VSOP or Napoleon: 4-9 years
XO or Hors d’Age: min 10 years
XO Premium: min 20 years

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7
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Min oak aging for Vintage Armagnac

A

10 years

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8
Q

What is coupage

A

Blend of different barrels

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9
Q

What is the mixture of Armagnac and water that is added before bottling is called:

A

Petites eaux

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10
Q

Top Armagnac producers

A

Larresingle

Chateau Laubade

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11
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Minimum alcohol for Armagnac

A

40%

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12
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Main soils of Armagnac

A

Clay and limestone

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13
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In what subregion in Armagnac you find sandier soils

A

Bas Armagnac

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14
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In what subregion in Armagnac you find chalk

A

Haut Armagnac

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15
Q

What river runs through Armagnac

A

Baise

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16
Q

In what departments is Armagnac located within

A

Gers
Lot-et-Garonne
Landes

17
Q

What is the Vin de Liqueur of Armagnac

A

Floc de Gascogne

18
Q

What is the Vin de Liqueur of Cognac

A

Pinaeu des Charentes