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Armagnac
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Ar·ma·gnac 1  (ärmn-yk)
A historical region and former countship of southwest France in Gascony. Added to the French royal domain in 1607, the area is now noted for its viniculture.

Ar·ma·gnac 2  (ärmn-yk)
n.
A dry brandy.

[After Armagnac1.]

Armagnac [ˈɑːmənˌjæk]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) a dry brown brandy distilled in the French district of Gers
[from Armagnac, the former name of this region]
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Noun1.Armagnac - dry brandy distilled in the Armagnac district of FranceArmagnac - dry brandy distilled in the Armagnac district of France
brandy - distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice


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According to Charles Neal, author of Armagnac: The Definitive Guide to France's Premier Brandy (Flame Grape Press; $30), most Armagnacs peak between 18 and 30 years.
While Morton's uses brandies primarily in cream cocktails, they do carry two of the better known Armagnacs, Sempre and Larressingle.
Los Angeles, showcases the heralded armagnacs of Laberdolive (1923, 1962, 1970, 1979 vintages) and the cuisine of Gascony, France.
 
 
 
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