Description

ARMAGNAC ENTHUSIAST COURSE

– OPEN TO ALL –

from the Armagnac Academy

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REMOTE LIVE online 

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NEW CLASS: LAUNCH PRICE!!

Armagnac is the French oldest wine-based eau-de-vie; the first evidence of its use dates back to the year 1310!

Armagnac is produced in southwest France, in the heart of Gascony.  Obtained from the distillation of white wine in an Armagnac alambic and put to age for many years in oak barrels before being bottled, it comes as blends (made from several eaux-de-vie from different harvests) or as vintages that are specific to Armagnac (one single year of harvest). It is a craft production: annually, the Armagnac sales are barely matching 2% of the cognac sales!

The Armagnac Academy created this four-hour course to give spirit fans the knowledge they need to enjoy Armagnac the way it should be enjoyed!

   

The Program:

• You will receieve a documentation about Armagnac that is a great pre-read for the course.
• History and geography, why it matters
• Production: Armagnac is unique in its production process
• Craft and diversity: A very broad varety of Armagnacs
• Tasting of various expressions to appreciate the diversity
• There is a short exam in the end to check the most important aspects of the course
• You receive a certificate issued in France by the BNIA, Bureau National Interprofessionael de l’Armagnac

Join in and discover this unique, authentic, and underrated brandy, reflecting a unique French terroir. 

The goal? You will learn what it is and how to enjoy it greatly!

This session is very interactive, quite fun and you can ask any questions!

How does this work?

• After you book, you receive your package with instructions on how you should prepare.
• Two days prior the session, you receive the zoom link to connect to computer, iPad, smartphone.
• Prepare for the session:
  • Check the pre-read material
  • Have five tasting glasses, if possible, to compare the 5 premium Armagnacs
  • Have your Armagnac tasting sheets handy

 

Booking date:

• • We guarantee 7 business days shipment
  • If you book later, check the expedited delivery box (addition of $35/package)

 

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Your guide: Franck Mounier

Your expert: Franck is a certified Armagnac Eductor, has a distiller degree from IBD (London, UK), and is a WSET spirit eductor (all levels). He has toured the world on all continents to visit more than 200 distilleries and among them of course in France and in the Gascony region. He travels on a regular basis to spirit experts’ gatherings, and is well connected with the most prestigious actors of the area.

Franck is a judge in national and international Spirit Competitions.

He has entertained or trained more than 8,000 participants to date to his sessions and is recognized for his very effective pedagogical approach while demonstrating his passion.

Franck is operating in the United States, in New-York and New-Jersey.

Learn more about Franck: HERE

Judging at a spirit competition, in front of a very old mobile still, and with the most reputable master cooper in Gascony, Gilles Bartholomo

Is this a gift?

• In the booking section, put your own address in the “billing details”, and the name and address of the recipient in “ship to a different address”.
• If you wish to offer a gift to multiple persons and addresses, just add the names and corresponding addresses in the “order note” box.
• If you wish that the person is recognized during the session for a special reason, just mention it in the “order note” box. We’ll do our best to create a nice memory!
• Any question? just email us at: contact@whisky-gourmet.com

In Gascony, graduation ceremony for Franck Mounier, one of the very first Armagnac Educators, with Jérôme Delord, President of the BNIA (left), and Benoit Hillion, Director of the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionel de l’Armagnac), (right).