The Blanche
Blanche Armagnac: fruit before wood.
Blanche Armagnac AOC is a grape eau-de-vie made in the Armagnac region. Unlike cask-aged Armagnacs, it keeps its crystal-clear colour and puts the emphasis on fruit and floral aromas. With BLANCHE, Cloud & Clet offers a direct, contemporary interpretation.
Never aged in wood
The full aromatic expression of the grape, without the notes that oak brings.
Gascon know-how
A grape eau-de-vie made in the Armagnac region according to the rules of its appellation.
An expressive profile
Fruity and floral aromas to enjoy neat as much as in cocktails.
The spirit
- Product
- BLANCHE Cloud & Clet
- Appellation
- Blanche Armagnac AOC
- Origin
- Bas-Armagnac, Gascony, France
- Strength
- 40% ABV
- Volume
- 70 cl
- Ageing
- Never aged in wood; kept in an inert vessel
- Producer
- Cloud & Clet / Vinifera
Another way to look at Armagnac, true to its origins.
See the official bottle (opens in a new tab)Its profile
- Nose
- White fruit, fresh grape, white flowers and citrus zest.
- Palate
- Round yet lively texture, precise fruit.
- Finish
- Clean, with fresh and lightly floral notes.
How to enjoy it
Neat
In a glass suited to eaux-de-vie, taking time to explore its aromatic nuances.
Lightly chilled
To emphasise its freshness while keeping the fruit in front.
In cocktails
With citrus, tonic or fresh herbs, it brings a recognisable Gascon signature.
Why “Blanche”?
Blanche Armagnac or amber Armagnac?
Both are born from wine and Armagnac know-how. The key difference comes after distillation: amber Armagnac ages in wood, which gives its colour and oak-related aromas. Blanche is kept in an inert vessel and stays clear; it highlights aromas that come more directly from the grape and the distillation.
- AOC since 2005
- At least 3 months of regulated maturation
- Batch control before release
Source: Armagnac interprofessional body (in French) (opens in a new tab)
Understand the craft
Frequently asked questions
Is Blanche Armagnac an Armagnac?
It is a grape eau-de-vie from the Armagnac area, recognised by its own protected designation of origin: Blanche Armagnac AOC. It shares the terroir and know-how of Armagnac, but is never aged in wood.
Why is it clear?
After distillation it is kept in an inert vessel, which does not add the colour that oak gives. Its transparency is one of the defining characteristics of the appellation.
Is it a vodka or a gin?
No. Blanche Armagnac is a grape eau-de-vie produced in a regulated geographical area. Its profile comes from the grape and the distillation, not from a sought-after neutrality or from botanicals.
Is Blanche Armagnac aged?
It is not aged in oak casks. Regulations do, however, require a minimum maturation period in an inert vessel before it is released.
How do I use Blanche Armagnac in cocktails?
It works with tonic, lemon, herbs or fruit in recipes where its personality remains noticeable. Quantities are given in our cocktail selection.
What is the difference between Blanche Armagnac AOC and BLANCHE Cloud & Clet?
“Blanche Armagnac AOC” is the name of an appellation that any producer following its specifications can make. “BLANCHE Cloud & Clet” is the bottle made by our house.
