La Flamme de l'Armagnac

La Flamme de l'Armagnac: at the heart of age-old distillation

La Flamme de l'Armagnac is a unique and emblematic event that celebrates the distillation season of armagnac, the oldest brandy in France, with the first traces dating back to the 14th century. From late October to January, the "Flamme" travels the picturesque roads of Armagnac in the Gers region, stopping in villages and wine estates of the department.

A festive circuit through the terroir

Each stop of the Flamme is an occasion for a festive and convivial event: tasting of vintage armagnacs and Floc de Gascogne, visit of traditional stills in operation, Gascon meals prepared with local specialties, regional music concerts, and street entertainment. Producers and distillers generously open their doors and share their age-old passion with an ever-growing and enthusiastic audience.

The ancestral magic of distillation

The distillation of armagnac is a truly magical and moving moment. The copper still, heated by oak wood, slowly transforms white wine into golden brandy in an artisanal process inherited from previous generations. Witnessing a night distillation, lulled by the crackling fire and enveloped by the intoxicating aromas escaping from the still, is a unique and profoundly moving sensory experience.

A living heritage to preserve

La Flamme de l'Armagnac actively contributes to preserving and transmitting this intangible heritage of inestimable richness. It raises public awareness of the delicate art of distillation, the ancestral know-how of the Gers master distillers, and the diversity of grape varieties used to produce this exceptional brandy.