• A.O.C. : Armagnac, Bas Armagnac
  • Producer : Claude Lartigue
  • Location : Landes
Available vintage
ARTON
BEROJE
CASTAREDE
DELORD
ENCANTADA
BORDENEUVE

The Domaine d’Espérance, located 1h30 from Bordeaux, in Gascony in the middle of the Grand Bas Armagnac, has always been used to produce ArmagnacSomewhat abandoned, Jean-Louis and Claire de Montesquiou bought the Domaine in 1990, in order to bring it back to life and initially develop the production of wines there, while the Armagnac aged in the old cellars and now mostly Armagnac.The residence of the Domaine is a pretty 18th century chartreuse, completely renovated but which has kept the charm of yesteryear. Lovers of the region, they wanted to share the discovery of this region and the production of Armagnac, by creating a Gite for 4 people, on the Estate in an old farm, classified 4 ears – great comfort Gîtes de France-, which allows enthusiasts and neophytes to enjoy the region, to learn about local wine production or simply to live at their own pace, in a calm, natural and privileged environment.In 2001, Claire de Montesquiou also created a Cooking School, bringing in French chefs who reveal their manufacturing secrets and introduce you to the splendours of traditional French cuisine.

Espérance - : XO 20 years - 43% - 700 ml

Grape-Variety: Baco 22 A, Folle-blanche.
Local soil: Sandy clay soil.Vinification: Traditional and natural vinification. The wine is very low in alcohol and is distilled quickly after the end of fermentation.
Distillation: With a continuous traditional still, at a low degree (52/54°): to retain most of the wines’ flavours.
Aging: Blend of vintages which have aged at first in new Gascon oak casks and then in older ones for at least 20 years. The casks are locally made in pedunculated Gascon oak. Their capacity is between 410 and 430 liters.
Details: Blend of at least 4 vintages, the youngest of which has aged at least 20 years in barrels of Gascon pedunculate oak. It possesses a beautiful copper color, a wide range of aromas (plum, orange, vanilla) and a big complexity in mouth.
Tasting: After a meal: drink slowly while warming up your glass in your hand, so you can appreciate all the aromas of this superb spirit. A wide range of aromas with powerful pastry notes and of a big fineness will slowly come out. The “rancio” appears at the end of the mouth.

Espérance - 1990 -1992 -1993 -1994 -1995 -1997- 1998 -1999 -2001 -2002 -2003 -2004 - 2005
From 43% to 49% depending on the vintage - 700 ml

Details : Each vintage has its own personality, its own style. Usually dry fruits or orange or prunes. The same for its strenght, its complexity, its lightness….each vintage is different.
Tasting : After a meal: drink slowly, warming up your glass in your hand to sniff and appreciate slowly all the aromas.

Espérance : 1992 - 43% - 700 ml

Grape-Variety : Either Baco 22 A, Folle blanche.
Local soil : Sandy clay soil.
Vinification : Traditional and natural vinification. The wine is very low in alcool and is distilled quickly after the end of fermentation.
Distillation : With a continuous traditional still, at a low degree (52/54°): to retain most of the wines’ flavours.
Aging : Blend of vintages which have aged at first in new Gascon oak casks and then in older ones for at least 20 years. The casks are locally made in pedonculated Gascon oak. Their capacity is between 410 and 430 liters.
Details : At Domaine d’Espérance, we choose only the exceptional casks to sell them under their vintage year and with the number of the barrel on the back-label. They will be at their natural strength (angels’ share), no sweetener or small waters will be added.
Tasting : After a meal : drink slowly while warming up your glass in your hand, so you can appreciate all the aromas of this superb spirit. A wide range of aromas with powerful pastry notes and of a big fineness will slowly come out. The “rancio” appears at the end of mouth.

Armagnac available:

5 years old, 10 years old, 18 years, 20 years 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997,