Southern France, France

Chateau De Pellehaut's La Fleur De l'Age XO 20 year old Armagnac has been awarded the trophy for Best Armagnac in the 2018 Spirits Challenge, the highest accolade the challenge can give to any brand or product, after a blind tasting of all Armagnac Gold Medal winners.

A blended Armagnac of which the youngest vintage in the blend is 3 years old.

A blend of several vintages of which the youngest is 10 years old. A light yellow colour with orange highlights, some hints of oak on the nose and a touch of vanilla and cinnamon. In the mouth it is spirited and straightforward. An elegant and floral armagnac.

Domaine De Pellehaut Harmonie de Gascogne Rouge is from an historic 300 hectare family owned estate, a blend of 30% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Tannat.10% Syrah, 10% Malbec, 5% Pinot Noir from vines that average 27 years of age.

Domaine De Pellehaut Blanc is made up of a blend of 20% Sauvignon, 25% Colombard, 35% Ugni Blanc, 10% Chardonnay and 10 % Gros manseng et Petit manseng. The average vine age is 27 years old, this is a complex blend so it is best drunk two years after vintage to enjoy the full flavours.

From one of the very best properties of the appellation owned by Alain Brumont, a blend of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This is a serious, dark, brooding wine with spicy, dark fruit.

Vibrant ruby hues gleam out of the glass. The first notes on the nose are of crushed blueberries which then develop on to reveal an intriguing bitter-sweet character of crème de cassis with a touch of underlying parma violets. Fine red-fruits fill the mouth; raspberries and a touch of dark chocolate truffle.

Cream and honey on the nose. Great balance here: there is an underlying acidity that ensures longevity and elegance whilst intense, opulent stone fruit flavours fill the mouth without being clumsy or heavy.

A blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Vermentino. The two grape varieties are harvested at different times of the year to ensure that they are perfect. Sauvignon grapes are harvested in late August and the Vermentino grape in mid September.

Les Oliviers Merlot - Mourvedre is made by Boutinot , a blend of 80% Merlot, 20% Mourvedre each from a single plot. Pays d'Oc in southern France is known for producing ripe, luscious fruit and it is the addition of the Mourvedre that makes this wine extra interesting.