Armagnac-Ténarèze


Armagnac-Ténarèze is one of the three terroirs in the Armagnac region of France where grapes for the distillation of the Armagnac eau-de-vie can be cultivated. This area lies between Bas-Armagnac and Haut-Armagnac, covering the northwestern part of the department of Gers and the southern part of Lot-et-Garonne. Together the three areas form a single region where Armagnac can be produced.

Region and distillate

Armagnac-Ténarèze represents about 40% of all Armagnac grape vineyards. The soil consists mainly of limestone, sand and clay. It includes the little village of Castelnau-d’Auzan.
The Ténarèze distillate is considered to be the strongest-tasting Armagnac. It reaches its full flavor at a later age than those of Bas- and Haut-Armagnac.