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		<title>Hepp Mirabelle d&#8217;Alsace Eau de Vie</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of the XX century, the HEPP family were travelling fruit distillers, working from orchard to orchard around Uberach village. In 1972, Rene Hepp and his son Thracis established their own distillery and started to sell their eaux de vie which are today still exclusively distilled from Uberach vicinity fruits.

Now, working with three 400-litre Carl stills, Yannick Hepp follows in his forebears’ footsteps to craft completely natural fruit eaux-de-vie of impeccable technical mastery. Concentrated and precise, they bring back fine flavours all too often forgotten. His range — artisanal, pared down to the essentials — is thoroughly contemporary.

For more info, visit <strong>Hepp - Distillerie Artisanal </strong><a href="http://www.distillerie-hepp.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Mirabelle plums

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hepp-Mirabelle-dAlsace-Eau-de-Vie.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 45%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
Translucent, brilliant appearance with crystalline highlights.<br />
On the nose, softness and suppleness in its fruity notes. Aromas of mirabelle plum, yellow fruit and peach skin, layered with an almond note typical of stone fruits.<br />
On the palate, that same elegance, full and unctuous, over intense notes of very ripe, compote-like mirabelle, with a honeyed flavour of great finesse. The finish is long, carrying a delicate kernel (stonefruit) note.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
Natural fermentation of Mirabelle plums.<br />
13 to 16 kg of fruit per litre of alcohol.<br />
Distilled in a 400-litre Carl pot still.<br />
Matured for 1 year in stainless-steel tanks.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Best enjoyed over a good meal &#8211; after the vol-auvent and the baeckeoffe, but before the apple strudel!</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Hepp Poire Williams Eau de Vie</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of the XX century, the HEPP family were travelling fruit distillers, working from orchard to orchard around Uberach village. In 1972, Rene Hepp and his son Thracis established their own distillery and started to sell their eaux de vie which are today still exclusively distilled from Uberach vicinity fruits.

Now, working with three 400-litre Carl stills, Yannick Hepp follows in his forebears’ footsteps to craft completely natural fruit eaux-de-vie of impeccable technical mastery. Concentrated and precise, they bring back fine flavours all too often forgotten. His range — artisanal, pared down to the essentials — is thoroughly contemporary.

For more info, visit <strong>Hepp - Distillerie Artisanal </strong><a href="http://www.distillerie-hepp.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Williams pears

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hepp-Poire-Williams-Eau-de-Vie.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 42%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
A superb crystalline appearance that unveils the ripe-fruit aromas characteristic of the Williams pear.<br />
A nose of exuberant purity, fine density and intense elegance, driven by its signature aromas of very ripe Williams pear.<br />
A palate of radiant harmony &#8211; complex, delicate and wonderfully rounded, as juicy as could be. An impressive finish with long, lingering length on the palate.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
Natural fermentation of Williams pears.<br />
22 to 25 kg of fruit per litre of alcohol.<br />
Matured for 1 year in stainless-steel tanks.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
An exceptional digestif to round off your evenings in style, this eau-de-vie is best served chilled (8 to 10°C) and is sumptuous when paired with a pear sorbet, a delight not to be missed.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Château de Laubade Vieille Eau de Vie de Prune</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château de Laubade was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the appellation. Today, the third generation is actively involved in the quest of excellence of the property, composed of 260 acres of single vineyard, to make Château de Laubade an undisputed reference among the Armagnac category.

For more info, visit <strong>Château de Laubade </strong><a href="http://www.maison-leda.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Four different plum varietals

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Chateau-de-Laubade-Vieille-Eau-de-Vie-de-Prune.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 42%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
Clear, shimmering pale gold with bright straw-yellow highlights.<br />
Remarkably elegant nose, highly precise, and singular. It opens with prominent notes of stewed plums and rich prune paste, which gives way to sweeter, complex aroma of acacia honey, vine peaches, vanilla, and a very light touch of white oak wood.<br />
Potent, rich, and full-bodied palate with a pleasantly heavy, oily mouthfeel.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
‘Home-made’ continuous distillation, plum varietial by plum varietal. The mash is fermented for 6 to 7 weeks and then aged separately in oak barrels for 6 to 12 months before the final blend.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
A brilliant partner for both sweet (glazed ham or vanilla icecream) and savory dishes (pan-seared foie gras or blue cheese).</p>
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		<title>Duc de Loussac XO Bas Armagnac</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Duc de Loussac Armagnac gets its origins back in the 17th century. The Marquise de Montespan, one of the most famous mistresses of the Sun King Louis XIV, was born in the Château of Lussac in the Gers departement. In 1679, the Sun King conferred the Duc de Loussac title to the Marquise de Montespan, who had just given him a 7th son. The Duc de Loussac is a purely fictional character, inspired by the magnificent Marquise de Montespan, and the very real "Duché de Loussac" title given by the King of France.
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<p data-astro-cid-7vvvriqi="">Duc de Loussac VSOP is a blend of armagnacs aged 10 years and above.</p>

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For more info, visit <strong>Duc de Loussac</strong> <a href="http://www.ducdeloussac.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard, Baco

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Duc-de-Loussac-XO-Bas-Armagnac.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 40%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
Deep copper-amber with bright orange and golden highlights.<br />
It opens with tight, semisweet fragrances of toffee-covered apples and rich wood resin, followed by complex layers of orange peel, warm cinnamon, and grilled bread.<br />
Structurally taut, sweet, and moderately oily. It delivers an incredibly seductive, round, mouthfeel packed with flavors of nougat, marzipan, gingerbread, and vanilla.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape varietal by grape varietal. This is the only Armagnac House coopering its own casks from Gascony oak, to ensure the finest maturing process.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Maturing between 15 and 25 years, by grape varietal and by vintage.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Enjoy after a meal neat, as a digestive, or with a chocolate cake or a vanilla ice cream.</p>
<h6><strong>RATINGS</strong></h6>
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		<title>Duc de Loussac VSOP Bas Armagnac</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Duc de Loussac Armagnac gets its origins back in the 17th century. The Marquise de Montespan, one of the most famous mistresses of the Sun King Louis XIV, was born in the Château of Lussac in the Gers departement. In 1679, the Sun King conferred the Duc de Loussac title to the Marquise de Montespan, who had just given him a 7th son. The Duc de Loussac is a purely fictional character, inspired by the magnificent Marquise de Montespan, and the very real "Duché de Loussac" title given by the King of France.
<div class="carte-appellation">
<p data-astro-cid-7vvvriqi="">Duc de Loussac VSOP is a blend of armagnacs from 5 to 8 years old.</p>

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For more info, visit <strong>Duc de Loussac</strong> <a href="http://www.ducdeloussac.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard, Baco

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Duc-de-Loussac-VSOP-Bas-Armagnac.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 40%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
Bright, deep amber hue.<br />
The nose displays an initial prominent oakiness, evolving quickly into delicate, velvety notes of nut paste, roasted almond, cola nut, meringue, and fresh breadcrumbs. Dried fruits, vanilla and plum, soft and delicate mouth with gentle finish.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape varietal by grape varietal. This is the only Armagnac House coopering its own casks from Gascony oak, to ensure the finest maturing process.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Maturing between 6 and 12 years, by grape varietal and by vintage.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
The perfect choice to conclude a meal. It makes a real difference in a coktail.</p>
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		<title>Duc de Loussac VS Bas Armagnac</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/duc-de-loussac-vs-bas-armagnac/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:20:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Duc de Loussac Armagnac gets its origins back in the 17th century. The Marquise de Montespan, one of the most famous mistresses of the Sun King Louis XIV, was born in the Château of Lussac in the Gers departement. In 1679, the Sun King conferred the Duc de Loussac title to the Marquise de Montespan, who had just given him a 7th son. The Duc de Loussac is a purely fictional character, inspired by the magnificent Marquise de Montespan, and the very real "Duché de Loussac" title given by the King of France.
<div class="carte-appellation">
<p data-astro-cid-7vvvriqi="">Duc de Loussac VS is a blend of armagnacs from 3 to 5 years old.</p>

</div>
For more info, visit <strong>Duc de Loussac</strong> <a href="http://www.ducdeloussac.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard, Baco

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Duc-de-Loussac-VS-Bas-Armagnac.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 40%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
Golden color with brown glints and great brightness.<br />
A rich nose with intense aromas of orange blossom jacinth and pear. Fine and delicate aromas of plums and honey with slightly flavored vanilla notes.<br />
The mouth is round and smooth. The finish is long and elegant, revealing oak, vanilla and ripe fruits aromas.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape varietal by grape varietal. This is the only Armagnac House coopering its own casks from Gascony oak, to ensure the finest maturing process.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Maturing between 3 and 6 years, by grape varietal and by vintage.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
It pairs exceptionally well with rich, savory meats, fatty cheeses, and autumnal fruit desserts. Try it with duck confit, foie gras or Roquefort cheese.</p>
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