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France- Armagnac Flashcards

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What are the subregions of Armagnac

A

Haut Armagnac
Armagnac- Tenareze
Bas Armagnac

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Main grapes of Armagnac

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Ugni Blanc
Colombard
Folle Blanche
Baco

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3
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What is the hybrid allowed in Armagnac

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Baco

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Synonym for Folle Blanche in Armagnac

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Picpoul

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5
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What Armagnac can be released after 3 months

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Blanche Armagnac AOP

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Aging designations for Armagnac

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VS or ***: 1-3 years
VSOP or Napoleon: 4-9 years
XO or Hors d’Age: min 10 years
XO Premium: min 20 years

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7
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Min oak aging for Vintage Armagnac

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10 years

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8
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What is coupage

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Blend of different barrels

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9
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What is the mixture of Armagnac and water that is added before bottling is called:

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Petites eaux

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10
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Top Armagnac producers

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Larresingle

Chateau Laubade

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11
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Minimum alcohol for Armagnac

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40%

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12
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Main soils of Armagnac

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Clay and limestone

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13
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In what subregion in Armagnac you find sandier soils

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Bas Armagnac

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14
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In what subregion in Armagnac you find chalk

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Haut Armagnac

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15
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What river runs through Armagnac

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Baise

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16
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In what departments is Armagnac located within

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Gers
Lot-et-Garonne
Landes

17
Q

What is the Vin de Liqueur of Armagnac

A

Floc de Gascogne

18
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What is the Vin de Liqueur of Cognac

A

Pinaeu des Charentes

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