It is produced by adding young armagnac, of at least one. Herite dune recette du xvieme siecle, il est reconnu depuis seulement 1990 appellation dorigine controlee. A sweet aperitif made with grape juice and armagnac a gascon speciality, floc meaning bouquet of flowers in occitan is a sweet aperitif made of. If you would prefer to read the unedited articles in their old format for free, we have provided a list of the article titles under chapters below. Every bottle delivers a lively fruity perfume that reminds us of the sunshine, the flavours and the convivial atmosphere of gascony. It is actually grape juice that has been fortified with armagnac. It has had appellation dorigine controlee status since 1990. Entrambi devono essere prodotti dallo stesso viticoltore. After settling for a year and decanting, fresh grape juice and young armagnac is blended in a closed vat and aged until the end of winter. Usually 17% alcohol by volume, floc is similar to the cognac regions rather better known. Please allow 23 business days turnaround time for most items to be ready for pickup or shipment. It can be made in both white and rose forms and can be produced in any vineyard which qualifies for the bas armagnac, haut armagnac and armagnactenareze titles. Getting the floc out is a common occurrence in the south west of france.
If youre wondering what im prattling on about, im talking about one of the regional drinks here in sw france, the little. There is also a white version which is slightly less sweet. Wikipedia that means the book is composed entirely of articles from wikipedia that we have edited and redesigned into a book format. This wine must be ordered online or by phone at 5105259463. Simply go to wikipedia and use their search form to locate each individual article. Appellation of controlled origin since 1990, the floc is developed with the utmost care beginning with the best gascony grape varieties. Cela ne correspond pas aux criteres dexcellence du floc.
Elsewhere in france analogous drinks are made pineau des charentes in the cognac zone, macvin in jura. Vous pouvez configurer vos preferences dans les parametrages. Floc is a traditional aperitif in gascony, and is the local equivalent to pineau des charentes of cognac. Son vignoble beneficie dun climat tempere oceanique degrade a tendance.
Good to keep in the fridge to offer to unexpected visitors as it appeals to all. I get the floc out often although im pretty sure most french dont snigger like kids when they do, the joke just doesnt seem to grow old with me. Each glass tasted invites you to discover the passion of the producer or merchant and it is his or her passion that gives originality and distinction to. Colombard, ugni blanc, and gros manseng for the floc blanc.
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