Best Midi-Pyrénéen Brandy Producers
Domaine Grand Comté, located in Roquelaure in the Gers department of southwestern France, is a family-owned estate managed by Michel Baylac and his daughter Aurélie, continuing a legacy dating back to 1860. The estate spans 15 hectares of vineyards planted on clay-limestone soils typical of the Haut-Armagnac terroir, and operates under sustainable farming practices that respect the environment.
Domaine Grand Comté produces a range of high-quality beverages, including IGP Côtes de Gascogne wines (red, rosé, and white), traditional Floc de Gascogne aperitifs, and aged Armagnac. The estate also offers sparkling wines crafted through traditional fermentation methods.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
SWSC - Singapore World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
BEST Domaine Du Grand Comte Spirits
AWARDS
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2021
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2021, 2020
BEST Dartigalongue Spirits
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
BEST Société des Produits d'Armagnac Spirits
Best Midi-Pyrénéen Brandies
Hors d'Âge by Domaine du Grand Comté is an exceptional aged Armagnac that showcases the pinnacle of craftsmanship and tradition. This premium spirit is aged for decades in oak barrels, allowing it to develop deep, complex flavors of dried fruits, toasted nuts, vanilla, and spices, with a smooth and luxurious finish.
Known for its refined character and rarity, Hors d'Âge is an ideal choice for connoisseurs and collectors seeking a truly timeless experience.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
SWSC - Singapore World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
SWSC - Singapore World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Gold
2023
VSOP by Domaine du Grand Comte is a premium French brandy crafted with exceptional care and tradition. Aged for a minimum of four years, this Very Superior Old Pale (VSOP) offers a refined and balanced profile, combining notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and subtle oak with a smooth and lingering finish.
It embodies the artistry of French distillation and maturation, making it an excellent choice for sipping neat or as a luxurious base for classic cocktails.
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
SWSC - Singapore World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
AWARDS
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2022
AWARDS
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2020
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
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