Domaine de Juglaron Floc de Gascogne Blanc 17% 75cl

Description

From the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region, on a sandy loam plateau overlooking the historic town of Eauze, comes the Domaine de Juglaron Floc de Gascogne Blanc – a fortified mistelle crafted by the Duffau family at Armagnac Duffau. This is a bright, fruit-forward apéritif with aromas of ripe peach, pear and citrus, lifted by delicate floral notes and finished with a subtle, nutty warmth from the Armagnac – a wonderfully refreshing alternative to Pineau des Charentes, and one that speaks eloquently of its south-west French roots

Domaine de Juglaron Floc de Gascogne Production

• The grapes grown at Domaine de Juglaron are mainly Colombard, Ugni blanc and Gros Manseng.

• Fresh juice from these grapes is mixed with Armagnac in a ratio of 2:1.

• The mixture is blended and then must be aged for at least 10 months in the cellar.

• It is bottled at 16 to 18% ABV for it to be called Floc de Gascogne.

Made by Armagnac Duffau

Armagnac Duffau is situated in the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region, widely regarded as the finest area for Armagnac production, and Domaine de Juglaron’s vineyards stretch across a plateau overlooking Eauze, the capital of Armagnac. It is this exceptional brandy that fortifies the grape juice to create Floc de Gascogne. The sandy loam soil of the estate contributes to the production of a delicate, fruity Armagnac.

For three generations, the Duffau family has cultivated this land with passion and patience. Gérard and Roland carry on the savoir-faire passed down by their elders, ensuring that every gesture, from pruning the vines to the harvest, remains faithful to tradition.

What Is Floc de Gascogne?

Floc de Gascogne is a “mistelle” and is very similar to Pineau des Charentes from the Cognac region or Macvin from the Jura, except in this case the grape juice and the spirit used to fortify the juice is from the Armagnac region. Floc de Gascogne is produced according to a recipe that has been in use in Gascogne since the 16th century; however, the name “Floc de Gascogne” was only recently coined by Henri Lamor, a winemaker from Cravencères, in 1954. The word “floc” comes from the Occitan language and means “bouquet of flowers”.

Floc de Gascogne has had Appellation d’origine contrôlée status since 1990, and there are red and white versions. The white versions are normally made from white grape varieties like Colombard, Ugni Blanc, or Gros Manseng. The red versions are made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.