"It was in 1817, during the reign of Louis XVIII, that Pascal Dartigalongue was born. Coming from a family of winegrowers based in Saint Lannes near Madiran, he lived since his early childhood in the world of vines, wine and "Eau de Vie" (that is what Armagnac was called).
  
Since 1838, the Dartigalongue family has been producing artisanal Armagnacs in Nogaro in Bas Armagnac. Belonging without interruption to the same family, Maison Dartigalongue is proud to have obtained the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label, which distinguishes French companies with excellent artisanal and industrial know-how.
  
The richness of Dartigalongue Armagnac is rooted in the sandy-silty soil of the Terroir du Bas-Armagnac, known for producing eaux-de-vie of a finesse and of incomparable elegance.
  
The blend is made from three complementary grape varieties: Ugni Blanc for its fruity notes of pear and apple, Baco 22A for its velvety structure and length in the mouth, and Folle Blanche for its floral elegance.
  
Distillation is carried out in a continuous Armagnac-type still at 58° degrees. This traditional low-proof method preserves the aromas as much as possible, giving it exceptional aging potential. The large-grained Gascon oak barrels, mainly from the South-West, contribute to the generosity and richness of the eaux-de-vie aromas, with notes of candied fruit in particular. Each year, 30% of the freshly distilled eau-de-vie is placed in new barrels.
  
The alternation of dry and humid cellars allows for optimal aging. The dry cellars, located high up, modulate the ardor of the young eaux-de-vie, while the humid cellars, with beaten earth floors, bring roundness and finesse thanks to a more stable temperature.
  
The aging is orchestrated by Ghislain Laffargue, cellar master at Dartigalongue since 1990.
  
Benoit Hillion, director of the House and representative of the 6th generation, is at the heart of the decisions related to aging. Together, they shape the blends that define the unique character of the House's Armagnacs.
  
Nose: smoky notes that quickly give way to notes of yellow fruits (peach, exotic fruits), as well as floral notes.
  
Palate: the attack is light, on sweet almond and pastry notes. We find drier and cocoa notes in the finish."