Most Americans have no idea what Armagnac is, let alone how to pronounce it correctly. (Arm-NYACK) I admit, I didn't know much about France's oldest brandy until I visited the region for which it is named. Armagnac, located in southwest France, is the historic Gasconne province that gave us D'Artagnan, The Three Muskateers and the brandy that is credited with curing impotence, memory loss and the plague. Well, that's what made it a hot seller in the Middle Ages.
These days, Armagnac's mystique is still going strong as a seductive after dinner drink and a tantalzing ingredient in southwestern French cuisine. Like French kisses? Try a bise francaise, prunes marinated in Armagnac, filled with foie gras. Or simply dab Armagnac behind your ears and see what happens. Photo courtesy of BNIA/Michel Carossio http://www.armagnac.fr/
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Hi Stacia
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to read your site and catch up on all of your travels. We had great fun when you visited Armagnac and I was thrilled to see it on the front page, thank you.
Looking forward to seeing you when you are next in Gascony.
Best wishes
Amanda, Attachée de Presse, BNIA