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Armagnac: The Ancient French Brandy That Refuses to Be Famous

Apr 16, 2026

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Love France

in Food & Wine

Armagnac is France’s oldest brandy, distilled in the Gers since 1310 — 150 years before Cognac. Discover this forgotten Gascon spirit and how it’s made — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.