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Armagnac is one of three varieties of genuine French brandy. The other two include Calvados and Cognac.
Armagnac is the most ancient and oldest brandy in France and possibly the whole world. In historical chronicles there are records that say that the remains of distilleries dating back to the 2010th century were found in this region. In 700, Armagnac officially celebrated its XNUMXth anniversary, with celebrations taking place around the world.
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A Brief History of the House of Jeannot
One of the most famous houses of Armagnac is the House of Janneau (Jeannot). It was founded in 1851 by Pierre Etienne Jeannot in Condom, in the heart of the ancient Gascony region. And during this time, four generations of the Jeannot family have already changed, who pass on the secrets of preparing Armagnac from father to son.
Today, Maison Janneau is one of the largest production and storage facilities in the Armagnac region, producing exclusively Super Premium Quality Armagnac.
Production and technological processes
The house of Jeannot in 1972 resumed the method of double distillation of the drink, which was banned in 1903. This method includes a more complex and lengthy process, for which a special Armagnac alembic (alembic) is used. As a result of such a distillation, only the “heart” of the distillate is sent for aging, and the heads and tails are left aside.
The resulting alcohol is aged. It is placed in large 450-liter French oak barrels.
It will take at least 2-3 years before the drink acquires its rich amber color. The entire aging process takes place in ancient cellars that were built more than 165 years ago, in 1851.
After the drink has reached the right age, it is blended with other spirits, which are chosen depending on the grape variety, distillation method and age. And only after this stage, this drink can be safely called the Great Armagnac.
After the mixing process is completely completed, Armagnac is left to be stored for six months in large containers with a volume of at least 18 liters. And then the French drink starts to be bottled.
Original Blends Collection
Janneau VSOP
The drink is endowed with a deep amber color, a wonderful aroma with hints of vanilla and ripe cherries, as well as a soft rich warming taste. Janneau VSOP is perfect as a digestif or main ingredient in cocktails.
Janneau Napoleon
Armagnac with a bright golden color, endowed with a balanced, mild taste with a long aftertaste of ripe plums. The bouquet has a subtle aroma of vanilla and licorice. This drink is best served neat or with a cup of aromatic coffee and a cigar.
Janneau XO
The drink has a bright golden color, soft and at the same time rich taste of mature Armagnac with a pleasant warming aftertaste. The aroma contains penetrating shades of fruit, plums, oak and violet flowers. It is recommended to drink it in its pure form, and it will also make an excellent pair for a cup of coffee or an expensive cigar.
Janneau XO EXTRA 18
An aged drink of deep amber color, with a fragrant bouquet in which notes of dry plums, figs and light shades of orange peel are woven. The palate is dominated by notes of Gascon oak, rancio, raisins and spicy nuances. Soft and long aftertaste.
Janneau Single Distillery Collection
Janneau 5 years old
Armagnac amber color with a light fruity taste and excellent aroma, it traces notes of apricot and oak.
This drink is recommended to drink in its pure form with the addition of a few ice cubes as a digestif or as part of cocktails.
Janneau 8 years old
Golden-amber Armagnac is endowed with a soft, but at the same time, a pronounced aroma of vanilla, plum and a pleasant delicate taste with woody undertones.
Janneau 12 years old
Soft, well-balanced Armagnac with a fruity taste.
It is dominated by a plum aroma with subtle notes of dried fruit and a complex combination of woody notes with rancio.
Sommeliers recommend drinking the drink in its pure form or as part of complex premium cocktails.
Janneau 18 years old
Armagnac is endowed with a deep copper color and a complex aroma that develops gradually.
It has notes of anise cookies, caramel, dried apples, honey, roasted nuts and spicy spices.
The taste is velvety, it is endowed with an explosive combination of dried flowers and fruits.
In the aftertaste, a violet aftertaste is caught.
Janneau 25 years old
Incredible drink of brilliant copper color has a complex, soft, velvety and spicy taste, but completely non-aggressive.
It contains light shades of dried fruits, ginger and spicy spices.
Experts recommend drinking from large glasses, inhaling its excellent aroma and enjoying the taste while closing your eyes.
Rarities Collection
Harvest Bottling
Classic 90s Bottling
Classic 80s Bottling
Special Bottling
Vintage collection
Wood Dragon 1964
The drink is endowed with an amber hue, a powerful balanced woody taste and cocoa aroma.
Fire Dragon 1976
Armagnac with copper hues is endowed with a delicate aroma of vanilla and a light taste of prunes and herbs.
Earth Dragon 1988
Armagnac topaz color with a slight green tint.
Very fragrant spicy smell and rich rich taste, with subtle hints of vanilla and spicy aftertaste.
50 Years Old Golden Age, Vintage 1964
The drink has an attractive aroma of ripe fruit.
In the aftertaste, notes of prunes, fried bread and nuts are captured.
Armagnac has a deep amber color.
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Relevance: 08.02.2018
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