Armagnac Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 subzones of Armagnac?
A
Bas Armagnac
Haut Armagnac
Armagnac Tenareze
2
Q
What is the minimum alcohol of Armagnac?
A
40%
3
Q
What is the base wine alcohol range of Armagnac?
A
7.5%-12%
4
Q
What is the still of Armagnac?
A
Alambic armagnacais
5
Q
What is the max size of a still?
A
40hl
6
Q
What is the alcohol range of first-distilled Armagnac?
A
52-72%
7
Q
What is the alcohol range of twice distilled Armagnac?
A
65-72%
8
Q
What are authorized additives in Armagnac?
A
Sugar
Caramel
Oak Chips
9
Q
What is the minimum age for Armagnac?
A
1 year from April 1 post harvest
10
Q
Age of Armagnac VS?
A
1-3 years
11
Q
Age of Armagnac VSOP?
A
4-9 years
12
Q
Age of Armagnac XO and Hors d’Age
A
10 years
13
Q
Age of Armagnac XO Premium
A
20 years
