Samalens house comprises quite an atypical distillery: four traditional pot-stills from Armagnac, and four traditional pot-stills from Cognac. The traditional distillation requires experience and continuous tasting during the entire process. To be as precise as possible, cuts are not standardized and depend on distiller’s tastings. Each eau-de-vie is aged in traditional Armagnac 450-liters barrel made of french pedunculate or sessile oaks. They are selected for their thin grain and slight toast to preserve the eau-de-vie aromas without too strong wood treatment. Aged in new barrels first, the Armagnacs are moved in used ones to be matured slowly until their bottling.

A personal creation of the cellar master: a blend of eaux-de-vie at least 15 years old, for which he alone knows the formula.

Tasting notes

Dark amber colour. Delicately toasted nose. Very long on the palate, dominated by candied fruit and prunes. Soft, woody finish.

Food pairing

Its great complexity makes it a perfect match for Grand Cru chocolates, where the bitterness gives structure to the delicacy of the Armagnac.