Geography
The Armagnac region lies between the Adour and Garonne rivers in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The region was granted AOC status in 1936. The official production area is divided into three districts that lie in the departements of Gers, Landes, and Lot-et-Garonne. The region contains 40,000 acres (160 km²) of grape-producing vines. The May 25, 1909 Falliere’s decree describes the three districts:
- Bas-Armagnac
- Armagnac-Ténarèze
- Haut-Armagnac
Each of these areas is controlled by separate appellation regulations. More recently, a new appellation—"Blanche d'Armagnac"—was established to allow the production and export of clear, white brandies that are unaged.
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