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Dartigalongue

Founded in 1838
Location Nogaro, Gers
Appellation Bas-Armagnac

Since 1838, the DARTIGALONGUE family has been producing handcrafted armagnacs in Nogaro, Bas Armagnac. Continuously owned by the same family, Maison DARTIGALONGUE is proud to have been awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label, which recognizes French companies with outstanding craftsmanship and industrial know-how.

The richness of DARTIGALONGUE Armagnac is rooted in the sandy-loam soil of the Bas-Armagnac Terroir, renowned for producing eaux-de-vies of incomparable finesse and 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 long finish, and Folle Blanche for its floral elegance.

Distillation takes place in Armagnac-type continuous stills at 58° degrees. This traditional, low-degree method preserves aromas to the maximum, conferring exceptional ageing potential. Gascon coarse-grained oak casks, mainly from the Southwest of France, contribute to the generosity and richness of the eau-de-vie's 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 wet cellars ensures optimal ageing. The dry cellars, situated high up, modulate the ardor of the young eaux-de-vies, while the damp cellars, with their earthen floors, bring roundness and finesse thanks to a more stable temperature.

Ageing 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 all decisions relating to ageing. Together, they shape the blends that define the singular character of the House's armagnacs.

Grape varieties: Ugni Blanc, Baco 22A, Folle Blanche
Ageing: Cask-aged, across a range spanning a minimum of 4 years (VSOP) to over 12 years (XO Signature)
Awards: Silver and gold medals at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris (vintages 1999, 2000, 2002, 2007)

Dartigalongue vintages

46 vintages from 1962 to 2010, each linked to its bottle.

Our merchant's guide

Dartigalongue

The Dartigalongue armagnac range in our shop

Our selection brings together a large part of the Dartigalongue catalogue: aged armagnacs for every occasion, more unusual editions and a very long run of vintages, all available in our shop. Here is how we suggest finding your way around it.

The blends: VSOP, Réserve, XO Signature, Héritage and Prestige

In October 2025, the house reworked its entire range of blends: medium-toast casks alongside heavy-toast ones, a marrying period twice as long and a strength raised to 42% vol. Five cuvées make up the range, each with its own character.

Dartigalongue VSOP, 4 to 6 years old, "the fruit": a VSOP armagnac with plum, pear and baked apple, and a sweet almond finish;
Réserve, 6 to 12 years old, "the freshness": a new blend awarded a Grand Gold Medal and the title of Armagnac Revelation at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025;
XO Signature, 12 to 20 years old, "the spices": candied fruit, orange and toasted oak;
Héritage, 20 years and over, "the harmony";
Prestige, 30 years and over, "the complexity".

Several of these bottlings also come in magnum and in the 250 cl pot gascon, a generous format for a large gathering or a memorable gift.

Decanters and gift sets

The Réserve and the XO Signature are also presented in decanters (Diva, Jens, Yogi), lovely to give and just as lovely on the table. To taste several ages before choosing, the Découverte gift set (3 x 20 cl) and the Expérience set (5 x 10 cl) make excellent gift ideas.

Blanche, Single-Oaked, Double-Oaked and organic armagnac

Dartigalongue offers a range that tells the story of the influence of wood. The Un-Oaked is a Blanche d'Armagnac, a white armagnac that has never seen a cask: you taste the grape in its pure state, just as it leaves the still. The Single-Oaked and the Double-Oaked, as their names suggest, play on time spent in oak casks: tasting them side by side is a fine tasting lesson. The Organic is an organic armagnac, for those who favour organic farming.

Single Cask, brut de fût and the Louis-Philippe cuvée

The 1981, 1992 and 2003 single cask bottlings each come from one cask, bottled at a higher strength than the classic range. The 1976 brut de fût (cask strength, not reduced), selected for the Fest'Armagnac, is bottled without reduction. Finally, the Louis-Philippe edition, created for the house's 180th anniversary, blends five vintages: 1979, 1983, 1986, 1992 and 1994.

Dartigalongue vintages, from 1962 to 2010

This is one of the great treasures of this family house, and the reason many people come looking for a Dartigalongue bas-armagnac: each vintage comes from a single harvest, distilled and then aged separately until bottling. The year on the label is the year of the harvest.

The 1960s: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967;
The 1970s: 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978 and 1979;
The 1980s: every vintage from 1980 to 1989, including 1986;
The 1990s: every vintage from 1990 to 1999, including 1996;
The 2000s: every vintage from 2000 to 2010, including 2006.

Since the new presentation of October 2025, the vintages from 1962 to 2009 are bottled at 42% vol. Several of them have won medals at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris, including the 2007 (gold in 2024) and the 2008 (gold in 2025). To compare with other Bas-Armagnac estates, browse our vintage armagnacs, year by year.

From grape to cellar: the Dartigalongue style

The Dartigalongue family works with three grape varieties: ugni blanc for fruit, baco 22A for structure and folle blanche for floral elegance. The white wine made from these grapes goes through continuous distillation, then ageing in Gascon oak casks gives the armagnac its roundness and its vanilla notes. The result is a balanced Bas-Armagnac, true to the tradition of the appellation, where the fruit remains present even in the old vintages.

How to choose your Dartigalongue armagnac

To discover the house: the VSOP or the Réserve, fruity and approachable;
For a great digestif: the XO Signature, the Héritage 20 years or the Prestige 30 years;
For a birthday gift: the vintage from the year of birth or marriage;
For the curious enthusiast: a single cask, the 1976 brut de fût or the Un-Oaked, Single-Oaked, Double-Oaked trio;
For a gift you cannot get wrong: a decanter or a tasting set.

Tasting and serving

As for serving temperature, armagnac is enjoyed at room temperature, in a tulip glass that concentrates the aromas. Let it breathe for a few minutes: on the nose, the VSOP opens with plum and pear, the XO Signature with candied orange and toasted wood; the old vintages add prunes, vanilla and spices. On the palate, take your time. The Blanche is best served chilled, as an aperitif or in a cocktail. The house's prunes in armagnac go beautifully with a coffee or a dessert.

Frequently asked questions about Dartigalongue armagnac

Where is the Dartigalongue house located?

The house is based in Nogaro, in the Gers, at the heart of Bas-Armagnac, in south-west France. It has belonged to the same family since 1838.

What are the characteristics of Dartigalongue armagnac?

A fruity, balanced style, made from ugni blanc, baco and folle blanche, continuously distilled and then aged for a long time. The age statement (VSOP, XO, 20 or 30 years) indicates the minimum ageing period, while the vintage indicates the year of harvest.

How much does a Dartigalongue armagnac cost?

The price depends on the age, the vintage and the format (bottle, magnum, pot gascon, decanter or gift set). Each product on this page shows its price so you can compare.

How can I buy Dartigalongue armagnac online?

To buy Dartigalongue armagnac, choose your product on this page and add it to your basket. Online payment is secure, your order is prepared with care and shipped in packaging designed for transporting spirits, with delivery in France and across Europe. A question about a bottling? Our team is happy to advise you.

What do people think of Dartigalongue armagnac?

The medals won at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris and the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label are good benchmarks. On the product pages you will also find, where available, verified reviews from our customers.

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