Bas-Armagnac
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Bas-Armagnac is one of the three plantation areas in the Armagnac area where grapes for the distillation of the Armagnac eau-de-vie can be cultivated. It extends over the Landes and Gers departments and represents 57% of the vineyards.
It lies in the west, beside Armagnac-Ténarèze, an undulating area; the grapes grow in acidic, argillaceous and stony ground. Iron rust colours parts of the soil and these spots are called ’’sables fauves’’. This area produces a light, fruity and delicate Armagnac with a very good reputation.
Major towns in the Armagnac region include Eauze, Cazaubon and Nogaro.
