Gourmet products local specialties and wines Armagnac

In the heart of the pretty village of Lannepax, the Delord house has been distilling exceptional armagnacs since 1893. Founded by Prosper Delord, itinerant distiller and cellar master, the company is now run by the dynamic tandem of his great-grandsons Jérôme and Sylvain who, while passionately preserving the treasure of a family know-how built up over four generations, are bringing it fully into the modern age. The vintages, as well as the skilful blends slowly matured in the beautiful rooms of the cellar, enjoy an international aura.

Bought at the beginning of the 20th century by the Gessler family, it is now Vanessa and Kevin, representatives of the^4th generation, who have the reins of the Domaine de Joÿ. The Gesslers have always been lovers of white wines, and they bring out the best in traditional grape varieties with great delicacy. Low-pressure pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled vats and air-conditioning in the winery allow the wine to be matured gently and no sulphites are added. Folle-blanche and baco are also grown to produce the famous armagnac.

Since 1883, Armagnac has been at the heart of all our attention. The know-how acquired and passed on for more than 130 years has allowed us to build up a collection of the best eaux-de-vie, as the house relentlessly scours the lands of Armagnac to unearth forgotten treasures in the estates. Nowhere else in the world will you find such a wide range of old vintages. But sometimes you have to be prepared to pay several thousand euros for a bottle of the oldest armagnacs! An address not to be missed.

This local hypermarket is particularly committed to the local economy. It has set itself the goal of always providing its customers with fresh, quality products. For more than 35 years, the store has relied on short supply chains. This commitment translates into partnerships with Gers producers, some of whom are organic, to guarantee impeccable traceability. The butcher's department is particularly appreciated by the people of Condom who are eager to buy local organic meat, matured in a cellar designed for this purpose.

Careful you don't leave empty-handed if you enter my house... Kevin Gessler's. He runs the Domaine de Joÿ with his sister and also owns this cellar, located at the entrance to Nogaro. More than 600 references occupy the presentation cubes or wooden crates of this luminous shop. A real treasure cellar, most of the nuggets come from the South-West. However, Kevin also offers a short list of wines from elsewhere, whether from other French regions or from more distant vineyards such as this Austrian zweigelt. Homemade beers rub shoulders with wines. These are also available in 16-litre or 30-litre barrels for your parties. In this case, the filler is loaned to you by the cellar master. If you prefer spirits, here again the selection is very specific: gin and vodka from the Gers, rum from the Philippines, Japanese whisky or pure malt from Scotland. The Armagnacs come directly from the Domaine de Joÿ: VSOP, XO, out of age, vintage or special blends, there is something for every (good) taste and every budget. You can accompany your purchases with savoury biscuits or coucoucoucounettes from Pau, or one of the many delicatessen marvels. Here, everything is thought for you to spend a real moment of pleasure.

Founded in 1950, the Condom wine cooperative represents 1,356 hectares of vineyards. It produces flocs, the inevitable armagnac of course, and côtes-de-gascogne, not forgetting saint-mont. The "Val de Gascogne" group has joined forces with Plaimont Producteurs, and the cooperative is committed to bringing to life forgotten local grape varieties, such as the black Manseng of Moonseng, and markets the very rare Saint-Mont made from pre-phylloxera vines.

At the Champomier and Pourret family, we are doing something original! It is undoubtedly a unicum in the region, with the association of duck... and beer! Poultry farming and a traditional brewery are next to bed and breakfast and a rural gîte: if you dream of a 100% authentic holiday village, your destination is just right! We will be delighted to share with you the passions of the farmers... You will learn all about foie gras and the mashing of one of the most popular alcohols on the planet!

From the gentle Gers landscape, here is an address that has drawn everything from it. Veuve Lafontan raises wine distillation to the rank of excellence. Béatrice Mandon only produces exceptional armagnacs. To taste her armagnacs is to discover treasures of diversity and complexity and an authentic aromatic palette. The eaux-de-vie are aged in 200 to 400 litre pedunculate oak barrels. The treasure room contains an exceptional collection with a range of vintages from 1888 to 1969 preserved in casks.

Five generations. 150 years of operation. 45 hectares of vines. This estate accompanies you from the Floc de Gascogne aperitif, through the harmony of rocky and powerful reds, small rosés or whites served chilled, and ending with an out-of-age armagnac that smells good of the terroir.Philiipe Fezas has been able to impose her high quality vintages: rewarded with 5 gold medals in 2015, at national competitions such as the Concours Général Agricole de Paris, the South-Western Wine Competition, and international competitions in Hong Kong or Canada.

In the west of Gers, at the Domaine de Maniban, Armagnac Castarède is the oldest Armagnac trading house. In the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region, the 16 hectares of vines of the estate are composed of three grape varieties: Folle Blanche, Colombard and Ugni Blanc. Since 1832, their know-how has been transmitted from generation to generation: distillation on the property according to the traditional method, with two stills; ageing double the legal minimum in local black oak barrels; bottling on the property.

Domaine de Hustet is a 100% organic family farm. Thanks to its vending machine open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, the estate offers you the possibility of picking up eggs, seasonal fruit, sunflower oil, wheat flour, fruit juices, jams, 100% organic squash from its production as well as a selection of honeys at any time. The estate also sells honey from beekeepers and home-made grape juice. At the end of spring, fruits from the estate's orchards are offered and in autumn, jams, syrups and juices.

This house, founded under Louis-Philippe, is proud to be the oldest in Armagnac. For 180 years, the Dartigalongue family has watched over the maturation of their eaux-de-vie in a magnificent cellar in the heart of Nogaro. Their armagnacs are the result of the blending of ugni blanc, baco and folle-blanche. They are distilled in a low-temperature still and aged for many years in oak barrels from the region. The house presents a very complete collection of eaux-de-vie (VSOP, hors d'âge, vintage...).

Welcome to this family estate passed down by women from generation to generation since the 17th century. The spirit of heritage conservation has led the owners to open a museum where old farming tools are accumulated. The visit continues in the still room and the cellar with its huge oak rooms. Viticulture and vinification, animation of the museum, reception, marketing, here, each task is assigned to a member of the family.

Proudly located in the Nogaro region, the cooperative cellar Les Hauts de Montrouge represents and gathers 60 winegrowers since 1963. They work together to promote their terroir through Côtes-de-Gascogne, Flocs and Armagnacs. With no less than 14 different white wines, they allow you to taste the richness of the Gascon soil and its grape varieties in a subtle way. Note that the VSOP Armagnac Hauts de Montrouge was awarded a gold medal at the Talents de l'Armagnac 2021! The cellar also welcomes groups.

On the most exclusive avenue in Condom, Ryst-Dupeyron owns the elegant mansion house of Cugnac which was built in 1780 for the Marquis de Bonas, himself a brandy merchant. Today, Jacques-François Ryst defends the nobility of the family heritage: the finest Armagnac, renowned throughout the region and beyond metropolitan borders. In order to transmit the passion of an inimitable profession and all the beauty of a know-how, the castle proposes to visit its centenary cellars, its vats and its still, which is an essential actor of the distillation. Step by step you will discover all the stages of the production of Armagnac. you will be pleased to taste, enjoy and savour... This real living memorial attracts up to 300 coaches and thousands of people every year. The "Armagnac connoisseur diploma" of Joseph-Dupeyron Academy awaits the most disciplined ones! This place was nominated for the trophies of tourism in Midi-Pyrénées. The group also has some vineyards in the region of Bordeaux region: note it down!

Founded in 1935, the Goudoulin house was bought in 2009 by an Alsatian distiller, Michel Miclo. A lover of Armagnac, he was seduced by the quality of the estate and its collection of vintages, the oldest of which dates back to 1900. With Aurélien, the cellar master, he perpetuates the spirit of excellence of Jeanne Goudoulin. The two partners have also succeeded in creating a collaboration between the two houses around another product: gin. The berries are selected by the Miclo house, the distillation and the maturation in barrels are done at the Goudoulin estate.

Monique and Bernard Molas' farm is a magnificent 18th century manor house that they have patiently renovated. They raise ducks and geese which they transform marvellously: whole duck foie gras, whole goose foie gras, block of duck and goose liver, stuffed duck neck... You won't be disappointed when you taste their award-winning products at agricultural fairs. Gites and B&Bs allow them to organize themed stays, tasting weekends and workshops entirely dedicated to foie gras cooking.

This vineyard, which covers 29 hectares, produces organic wines with unique flavors. The Domaine d'Entras is also a great name in floc and armagnac, which is a must for your tasting book. Its diversified range of wines is suitable for both small and large occasions and the brandies are shared. The Maestrojuan family's beverages have won numerous awards and medals in agricultural competitions. And if alcohol doesn't appeal to you, you can always leave with homemade mustard.

Nestled in the heart of the Côtes de Gascogne vineyards, the Château de Mons en Armagnac hotel-restaurant is an enchanting place to get away from it all. Built in 1285, this place steeped in history combines Gascon charm and modernity. In addition to its restaurant serving tasty local cuisine, the winery invites you to discover its 129 grape varieties and barrel-aged Armagnac. Ideal for family stays or business meetings, it's close to heritage gems such as La Romieu and Flaran Abbey. It's the ideal place to savor the authenticity of the Gers.

The market is held twice a week. The Rue des Thermes is pedestrianized on Wednesday mornings in Barbotan, while the Place de l'Eglise is taken over by producers on Friday mornings in Cazaubon. An open-air market, it's mainly devoted to food, but you'll also come across a few producers of armagnac and micro-production beers. The region's flagship products abound on the stalls, including the inevitable foie gras, but also delicious organic farmhouse cheeses. Lovers of fine produce won't want to miss these events!