Armagnac is produced in the Gascony region of France, south of Cognac and more inland. They produce a lot of wonderful delicacies in the region and also foie gras that is the product of animal torture. In addition to grapes, they grow a lot of corn, which is used to force feed ducks.

The region has its own microclimate with the Pyranees mountains on one side and pine forests on the other to block winds.

Bas Armagnac region has sandy soils

Ten grape varietals are allowed to be used in armagnac, but in reality people only use the first four:

Ugni Blanc 55%
Baco (aka Baco 22A) 35%
Folle Blanche 5%
Colombard 5%
Plant de Graisse
Meslier St François
Clairette de Gascogne
Jurançon blanc
Mauzac Blanc
Mauzac Rosé