Château Arton : VISIT AND ARMAGNAC TASTING

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ID: GYG720762-1173199
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Country: France

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Come and discover Armagnac in its natural state at Château Arton.Follow us through our vineyards and cellars to find out how we became experts in Pièce Unique and brut de fût.
Château Arton Armagnacs derive their aromas from the wine grown in our vineyards, from the barrels and cellars in which they are matured, and from the expertise of our oenologist. And nothing more!


Our Pièce Unique Armagnacs are made with no inputs and no blending.

Our tours & tastings are a rare opportunity to understand the uniqueness of the world's most natural spirit.

You'll finally know why Armagnac is so different from Cognac!

Our pioneering spirit was rewarded when our Armagnacs received the Prix d'Excellence at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris in 2017, a first for the Gascon brandy.



Guided tour of the vineyards

- Château Arton: a family history and an entrepreneurial adventure

- Discover our 9 grape varieties and the Haut-Armagnac terroir

- Introduction to biodynamics and permaculture

Visit the Armagnac ageing cellar

- Discover the Armagnac still

- Armagnac and Cognac, two very different French spirits

- Learn about Arton's quest to produce perfectly balanced Armagnac in a totally natural way.

Guided tasting of our finest Armagnacs in our private garden overlooking the vineyard

- Discover the full range of Armagnacs: Blanche (Fine Blanche), assemblage (La Réserve), brut de fût vintage (La Flamme) and a rare Pièce Unique.

- Introduction to tasting: choosing the right glass, reading the color, identifying the nose and palate

- Gourmet food & Armagnac pairings featuring the exceptional craftsmanship of carefully selected local producers.


Don't forget your hats and sunglasses! The view from Arton is dazzling. For everyone's convenience, please arrive 10 minutes early, as tours start on time.

Highlights

  • Guided tour of the vineyards
  • Visit the Armagnac ageing cellar
  • Tasting of Fine Blanche
  • Tasting of La Réserve
  • Tasting of La Flamme

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.