All Clos Martin Armagnacs are produced with a traditional savoir-faire that gives their products a pure style. All Clos Martin Armagnacs are produced using small traditional stills to capture the floral and lively aromas of the local grape varieties.These precious liquids are aged in demi-muids or casks, and are crafted mainly from winegrowers cellars until they are ready to see the light again. These rare eaux-de-vie, supplied by a small group of local winegrowers, express the character of the people from Gascony, forged under the influence of the Pyrenees Mountains: Honesty, Pride, and Generosity.
"Nurturing Armagnac is a pleasure. Armagnac has been in the life of my family for generations."
Denise, 85 years old
Cellar Master
"All I know, I learned on the job. I started working in Armagnac at the age of fourteen."
Guy, 70 years old
Distiller
"I just fell into Armagnac!
It's a job of passion, and everything about Armagnac makes me feel passionate: the product, the job, the human contact with the people."
José, 58 years old
Negotiant & Master Blender
"Armagnac is the foundation of our region. This is why 25% of my production of wine goes towards distillation, while most winegrowers today distill next to nothing. It's an expensive process, and it takes a lot of patience to reap the rewards."
Jean-Christophe, 48 years old
Winegrower
VSOP
AGED 8 YEARS
For a Very Superior Old Pale Armagnac (VSOP), the law requires a minimum aging of 4 years. Clos Martin's VSOP Armagnac ages in oak barrels for at least 8 years before blending.
The blend of Baco and Ugni-Blanc varieties makes this Armagnac perfectly full bodied with fruit, wood and mineral notes. It is perfect neat, as an after-dinner drink, or in cocktails such as a twist on Manhattan or Vieux Carré.
XO
AGED 15 YEARS
For an Extra Old Armagnac (XO), the law requires a minimum aging of 6 years. Clos Martin's XO Armagnac is aged in oak barrels for at least 15 years before blending.
The blend of Baco and Ugni-Blanc varieties gives this Armagnac a roundness and mellowness that makes it a perfect digestif.
