Armagnac: The Definitive Guide to France's Premier Brandy

By Charles Neal

Book Overview

This detailed study takes readers to Gascony and shows the hidden factors that go into the production of a great Armagnac. Insights into the blending and permitted additives are provided as are profiles of the most influential negociants, objective tasting notes, and even information on matching Armagnacs with cigars. Biographies and reviews of 140 producers and negociants, the precise differences between Cognac and Armagnac, and tasting notes of more than 750 vintages are also included.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193587991X
• ISBN13: 9781935879916
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Wine Appreciation Guild
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"