Dartigalongue

The Dartigalongue family has been active in Armagnac since the 19th century: Pascal Dartigalongue settled in Nogaro in 1838 and began selling eau‑de‑vie in casks, soon exporting. Management has remained in the family for generations; the house preserves a vintage collection dating back to 1848. During the 20th century the house expanded international sales and developed both blend ranges and the sale of vintages and single casks.

Highlighting the Bas‑Armagnac terroir through balanced blends and selected vintages; family continuity, attention to artisanal quality and use of local materials (including cases and packaging from southwest France). The declared style emphasizes freshness and full flavour.

Bas‑Armagnac (Nogaro, Gers department), southwest France (Gascony).

Use of white pomace from grape varieties typical of Bas‑Armagnac (Baco 22A, Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche). Continuous low‑strength distillation in a column still to preserve aromatics; blends overseen by the maître de chai and the director; ageing in Gascon oak barrels (400 L) with later transfer to glass demijohns for the oldest vintages; bottling often manual and single‑cask editions numbered.

Continuous distillation in a column still at low strength; for some ranges the use of traditional artisanal Armagnac pot stills is mentioned.

Ageing in Gascon oak barrels (about 400 L); after 40–50 years the best vintages may be transferred to glass demijohns to preserve their character; numbered single cask and limited editions exist.