During my week-long visit to the Armagnac region, one of the unique Armagnac houses we met is Armagnac Fitte et Laterrade.  Vincent Laterrade, the owner of the house, has been a sommelier in his previous life.  He patiently recorded the stocks of Armagnac from very small producers throughout 20 years – talk about the virtue of patience!  Together with the Fitte family, winemaker at the Château de Herrebouc, they distill and age in the small cellar.

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