Armagnac Ferté de Partenay: a house of old Bas-Armagnacs

Located in Lannepax, in the Gers region, the Maison Ferté de Partenay is part of the Bas-Armagnac landscape. Its particularity lies in the depth of its collection: the available bottles allow you to journey through decades of aging, with vintages dating back to the late 19th century.

This page brings together brandies intended for both lovers of old bottles and people looking for a bottle associated with a specific year.

The Ferté de Partenay style

After distillation, the Armagnacs are placed in 400-liter oak barrels, sourced notably from the forests of Gascony and Limousin. The wood gradually accompanies the brandy, without replacing the work of time.

As it ages, the cellar master monitors the development of color, the evolution of aromatic notes, the extraction of tannins, and the natural decrease in alcohol content. This monitoring helps preserve the balance of the bottles at maturity.

Armagnac Ferté de Partenay vintages

The selection includes vintages such as 1888, 1900, 1917, 1919, 1922, 1932, 1962, 1970, 1979, 1984, 1991, 1992, and 2002. This breadth allows for choosing a birth year, a family date, or a collector's bottle.

Each vintage has its own aging process. For exact alcohol content, volume, and presentation, consult the product sheet for your chosen bottle, as references may vary depending on stock.

VSOP, XO and Hors d’Âge

The VSOP, XO and Hors d’Âge Ferté de Partenay cuvées complement the vintage bottles. They allow you to discover the house's signature without choosing a single year.

The VSOP is suitable for a first approach to the style, while the XO and Hors d’Âge are for enthusiasts looking for a more long-matured expression. Wooden gift boxes, including presentations associated with the 1976 and 1986 vintages, enhance the appeal of certain bottles as gifts.

How to taste an old Armagnac Ferté de Partenay?

Serve it in an appropriate glass and let it breathe for a few moments before tasting. Start by observing the color, then look for notes of ripe fruit, prune, dried fruit, spices, and melted wood, without trying to impose an identical profile on all years.

An old vintage is often enjoyed on its own at the end of a meal. It can also accompany a lightly sweetened dessert, dark chocolate, or a blue cheese, depending on its intensity.

Which Armagnac Ferté de Partenay to choose?

For a personalized gift, first choose the vintage corresponding to the desired year. To discover the house, the VSOP offers an accessible entry point. The XO and Hors d’Âge are suitable for a more extensive tasting, while an 1888, 1900, or 1922 vintage holds particular heritage value.

The Cap Vintage selection

Cap Vintage offers available Armagnac Ferté de Partenay references: old vintages, VSOP, XO, Hors d’Âge and gift sets. Check the vintage, alcohol content, format and presentation on each product sheet before ordering.