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The Gascons have a festive spirit, it is well known! So, after the time of the harvest, when the time comes to distillation in Armagnac, the estates and villages come alive and everyone gathers around this good old still.
Light the flame of Armagnac
Every year, following the harvest and until January, the distillers travel the roads of Gascony, from vineyard to vineyard, in order to give birth to new vintages. To heat up the distiller in this harsh season, we then light the Flame of Armagnac. With her, the whole wine profession comes alive to share its passion, to discover the secrets of distillation, and to learn to savor the aromas of this well-known and recognized brandy.
In December, she stops at Roquelaure, on the domain of Grand Comté. This is an opportunity to share a privileged moment at the foot of the still, enjoy the spectacle offered by the Brillot d'Armagnac, sometimes savor an authentic Gascon meal, prepared by local producers, or go to your first shopping. end of year on the Christmas market in the heart of the aging cellar.
Burnt: flavor and spectacle
A true local institution, the Burnt is an integral part of the events resulting from the Flame of Armagnac.
As impressive for the eyes as for the taste buds, this practice consists in releasing the Blanche d'Armagnac from the power of alcohol to discover the fruity and authentic taste of this brandy.
This, mixed with sugar, is heated and then flamed. It is a warm show which fascinates at any age with its bewitching and masterful flame, with changing colors: blue at the beginning, yellow at the end ...
Burning: the art and the way
Who says show, also says stage prop. It was at the Domaine du Grand Comté that we came across a very beautiful and intriguing ladle à brûlot.
Aurélie and Michel, owners of the farm, told us a little more about the latter: “During the 1st distillation and on the occasion of our 1st burnt at the Domaine, more than 20 years ago, a very close cousin offered us this object, at first sight so simple and yet essential and inseparable from Armagnac and at the magical instant of the fire. ”
Forged by a Fleurance craftsman, this iron ladle is one of a kind. She is now part of the family, and is part of all the festivities!
