The terroirs of Armagnac : ***Bas-Armagnac, with its capital “Eauze”, extends over the
Departments named “Lands” and “Gers” and represents 70% of the
vineyards. The sandy and silty soil produces fruity, light delicate and
highly praised eau-de-vie. ***Armagnac-Ténarèze, around the small town of Condom, covers
the north-west of the Gers and the south of the Lot-et-Garonne area. It
represents about 28 % of the vineyards planted for distillation. The
clay/limestone soils produce rich and full-bodied spirits which reach
maturity after a long period of ageing. ***Haut-Armagnac, also named “White Armagnac” due to the
Limestone and Clay-limestone found in this part of the country, includes
both the east of the “Gers” department along with part of the others
