Downy mildew first appeared in France in 1878. Work carried out by INRAE identified its appearance following the importation of wild American vines to save and combat the phylloxera crisis. ...
Barrel toasting is an essential process in the ageing of l'Encantada armagnacs, helping to develop the flavor, aroma and color of the finished product. There are three types of barrel toasting: light ...
According to Armagnac specifications, aging must take place in French oak containers: pedunculate, sessile or crossbred. Pedunculate oak and sessile oak are two tree species used in the production of barrels for ...
