About the Chateau

GENSAC Armagnac - Tradition and Modernity

  • As an original 13th century AOC (Applation d’Origine Contrôlée) Château we are committed to traditional values and especially to the century old handcrafted procedures needed to produce outstanding Armagnac.
  • We combine tradition of handcrafted highest quality Armagnacs with a modern product appearance and way to market.
  • Bringing Armagnac to an international cosmopolitan market.

How the Great GENSAC Armagnac is Produced

  • Only a product that is produced in the Armagnac region is allowed to be called Armagnac.
  • Armagnac must be made of one of the four main grape varieties: Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Bacco und Folle Blanche.
  • First, we produce a high-quality white wine with high acid and no sulfites – alcohol level of approx. 10°.
  • Only if you start with a high-quality white wine will you be able to produce a great Armagnac.
  • Thanks to the «single distillation» we achieve a very characterful and unique product (alcohol after distillation at about 58-60°).
  • Armagnacs are aged in highest quality new French oak barrels.
  • Over the years the Armagnac gets its profoundly special character – main driving factors are the quality of the oak barrels, the correct storage conditions and regular work on the product (especially “airing”).

Our Grape Varieties

  • All of our wines are based on very typical varieties:
  • Red wines: Tannat, Malbec, Merlot, Fer Servadou, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
  • White wines: Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, Petit Corbou and Petit Mansegn
  • Armagnac: Ugni Blanc, Colombard

Typical GENSAC

  • Meter thick limestone plateaus characterize the GENSAC terroir – this is key to our great products!
  • The grapes for our top wines are handpicked which ensures we only add the best grapes into our wines.
  • Low yield per hectare – we want to ensure best quality and not quantity.
  • Intense full-bodied character wines which reflect our terroir and region.
  • New French Oak Barrels for our best wines and also for Armagnacs - something that really makes us stand out.

Organic Production

  • Sustainable agriculture and highest care for our soil as well as the biodiversity on the entire estate is deeply rooted in our DNA.
  • We are a fully certified organic wine and Armagnac producer.