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Mildew is on everyone’s lips, but what is it?

12 July 2023

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. ...

The different types of barrel toasting

29 March 2023

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 ...

Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak in Armagnac

5 February 2023

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 Armagnac ...

Armagnac VS Cognac: what are the differences?

29 January 2023

Armagnac and cognac are both eaux-de-vie produced in France, but they differ in terms of region, grape varieties and distillation process. ...