{"product_id":"boingneres-cognac-reserve-speciale","title":"Boingneres Armagnac Reserve Speciale","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"541\" data-start=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoingnères Armagnac \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"46\"\u003eRéserve Spéciale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Bas-Armagnac that beautifully captures the traditional character of one of France’s most revered brandy houses. Powerful yet refined, it offers a vibrant combination of fresh fruit, subtle oak, citrus peel, and savory complexity. Bottled at high proof and crafted with minimal intervention, this Armagnac delivers depth, structure, and authenticity—making it a favorite among connoisseurs who appreciate the distinctive intensity of traditional Gascon brandy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"548\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"950\" data-start=\"577\"\u003eDomaine Boingnères is considered one of the benchmark producers of \u003cstrong data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eBas-Armagnac\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most prestigious subregion of Armagnac in southwest France. The estate was founded in \u003cstrong data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"752\"\u003e1807\u003c\/strong\u003e and remains family-owned, currently led by \u003cstrong data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"804\"\u003eMartine Lafitte\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fifth-generation producer dedicated to preserving traditional distillation methods. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"952\"\u003eThe vineyards lie in the commune of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"988\"\u003eLe Frêche\u003c\/strong\u003e, where sandy and limestone soils provide ideal conditions for cultivating grapes destined for distillation. The estate farms about \u003cstrong data-end=\"1148\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003e21 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted primarily with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1190\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eFolle Blanche\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003eColombard\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003eUgni Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e—classic varieties prized for producing aromatic, high-acid wines suitable for Armagnac production. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1376\"\u003eRéserve Spéciale is a carefully composed blend of Armagnacs aged \u003cstrong data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1441\"\u003eapproximately five to ten years in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1541\"\u003eKey production details include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1574\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1574\" data-section-id=\"1ucf3ke\"\u003eDistillation in a traditional \u003cstrong data-end=\"1649\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003ealambic Armagnacais copper column still\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1652\" data-section-id=\"1o1qsr1\"\u003eAging in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1693\" data-start=\"1663\"\u003e420-liter Gascon oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted by local coopers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1721\" data-section-id=\"l3zzyy\"\u003eMinimal reduction and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1793\" data-start=\"1745\"\u003ebottling near cask strength at about 48% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve intensity and purity \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2005\" data-start=\"1868\"\u003eThe result is a brandy that emphasizes fruit freshness, minerality, and structure rather than excessive sweetness or heavy oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2010\" data-start=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2031\" data-start=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2031\" data-start=\"2012\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2043\" data-start=\"2033\"\u003eVinous\u003c\/strong\u003e awarded Boingnères Réserve Spéciale \u003cstrong data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2080\"\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its purity and structure. The review highlights how the Armagnac shows \u003cstrong data-end=\"2213\" data-start=\"2175\"\u003e“pure minerality and racy acidity”\u003c\/strong\u003e with fresh fruit and a long finish. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2294\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2315\" data-start=\"2296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2315\" data-start=\"2296\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2400\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2326\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2329\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003eOrange zest, marshmallow, fresh grape, pressed flowers, and subtle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2511\" data-start=\"2402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2402\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2416\" data-start=\"2413\"\u003eCreamy fruit, green apple, citrus peel, and toasted oak with vibrant acidity and gentle tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2524\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2527\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003eLong and savory with notes of mocha, olives, and lingering spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2597\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2599\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3111\" data-start=\"2619\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2641\" data-start=\"2619\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2641\" data-start=\"2619\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2619\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2641\" data-start=\"2630\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3111\" data-start=\"2652\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2693\" data-start=\"2652\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2670\" data-start=\"2652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2669\" data-start=\"2654\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2693\" data-start=\"2670\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~48% ABV \/ 96 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2749\" data-start=\"2694\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2716\" data-start=\"2694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2696\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2749\" data-start=\"2716\"\u003eBas-Armagnac, Gascony, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2787\" data-start=\"2750\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2765\" data-start=\"2750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2764\" data-start=\"2752\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2787\" data-start=\"2765\"\u003eDomaine Boingnères\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2877\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2819\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2818\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003eGrape Type \/ Spirit Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2877\" data-start=\"2819\"\u003eArmagnac from Folle Blanche, Colombard, and Ugni Blanc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2969\" data-start=\"2878\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2904\" data-start=\"2878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2903\" data-start=\"2880\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2969\" data-start=\"2904\"\u003eBlend of brandies aged approximately 5–10 years in French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3048\" data-start=\"2970\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2993\" data-start=\"2970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2992\" data-start=\"2972\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"3048\" data-start=\"2993\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eOrange peel, fresh fruit, mocha, green apple, spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3111\" data-start=\"3049\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3071\" data-start=\"3051\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"3111\" data-start=\"3072\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eTraditional high-proof Bas-Armagnac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3116\" data-start=\"3113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3138\" data-start=\"3118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3138\" data-start=\"3118\"\u003eCocktail Recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3166\" data-start=\"3140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3166\" data-start=\"3140\"\u003eArmagnac Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3181\" data-start=\"3168\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3298\" data-start=\"3182\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3227\" data-start=\"3182\" data-section-id=\"b3e26o\"\u003e2 oz Boingnères Réserve Spéciale Armagnac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3251\" data-start=\"3228\" data-section-id=\"uqzgmt\"\u003e¼ oz demerara syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3282\" data-start=\"3252\" data-section-id=\"qkrm57\"\u003e2 dashes Angostura bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3298\" data-start=\"3283\" data-section-id=\"1y3qpr8\"\u003eOrange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3444\" data-start=\"3300\"\u003ePreparation\u003cbr data-end=\"3314\" data-start=\"3311\"\u003eStir all ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass and garnish with expressed orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3449\" data-start=\"3446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3470\" data-start=\"3451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3470\" data-start=\"3451\"\u003eGascony Sidecar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3485\" data-start=\"3472\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3582\" data-start=\"3486\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3531\" data-start=\"3486\" data-section-id=\"b3e26o\"\u003e2 oz Boingnères Réserve Spéciale Armagnac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3555\" data-start=\"3532\" data-section-id=\"1s7bqxc\"\u003e¾ oz orange liqueur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3582\" data-start=\"3556\" data-section-id=\"15tj6m4\"\u003e¾ oz fresh lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3681\" data-start=\"3584\"\u003ePreparation\u003cbr data-end=\"3598\" data-start=\"3595\"\u003eShake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass. 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