Our vision

Authenticity

Authenticity of grape varieties, the Armagnac terroirs
and traditional distillation methods.

Expertise

Expertise in ageing the eaux-de-vie, in new and old wood.

Precision

Precision in blending to achieve
optimal maturity and balance.

Our cocktails

A short selection of cocktails, from classics to more original creations.
Elegant flavour combinations with our blends.

Comte de Lauvia, Eleveur d’Armagnac

Name: Comte Lauvia Armagnac France Millésmes 70cl
Brand: Comte de Lauvia

Distinct and characterful eaux-de-vie that stand apart.
A commitment to the expression of typicality and terroirs valuation.

Skills handed
down since 1938
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Loyalty and diligence. During half a century, three generations of Cellar Master have supervised the making of our eaux-de-vie. Today, Eric Durand continues this work with the same humility and pursuit of quality.

Respect of the terroir. Grape varieties true to their origins and expertise in ageing to create distinct, characterful eaux-de-vie that stand apart.

Armagnac marked
by tradition
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Local roots. Based in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, we nurture a relationship with selected wine growers whose terroirs meet our criteria for character and quality.

A method inherited from previous generations. We exclusively distill in column stills, using the method handed down by earlier generations. The obtained style of spirit guides our choice of French oak casks for ageing.

Ageing: the secret of
Comte de Lauvia’s armagnacs
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Carefully tailored maturation. Expertise in ageing begins by distinguishing between the different grape varieties and terroirs. Eaux-de-vie are either placed into new oak casks to encourage a powerful aromatic exchange with the wood, or into older casks to add subtlety and complexity.

Expressions of a unique heritage. Our maturation warehouse in Eauze holds over 1000 casks, a unique heritage of eaux-de-vie quietly ageing. We follow the progress of each individually numbered cask, tasting its contents and noting their development on a regular basis.
We guarantee complete traceability in our blends by grape variety, estate and vintage.

A commitment:
to uncompromised excellence
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Ideal maturity. Our Cellar Master decides when to bottle, based on the taste criteria and degree of maturity he seeks. Each blend is carefully dated.

Spirit of integrity. We never add any type of colouring and do not chill-filter the spirit. All bottling takes place at our maturation warehouse in Eauze.

International
recognition
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The recognition of the biggest competitions in France and on the international stage, rewards the work and quality that was led since Comte de Lauvia brand’s birth.

2012

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2012

2014

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2017

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2017

Distinctive eaux-de-vie,
each with their own character
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We aim to express the personality of each superb terroir in the Bas-Armagnac region, with soils ranging from iron-rich sand to clay limestone

FINE ARMAGNAC Selected
& Blended 2009 to 2012

ARMAGNAC RESERVE Selected
& Blended 2001 to 2009

ARMAGNAC HORS D’ÂGE Selected
& Blended 1975 to 2000

ARMAGNAC VINTAGE unique distillation campaign at ideal maturity

FINE ARMAGNAC

Supple and fruity, this blend of young eaux-de-vie is fresh and lively. Showing only slight traces of its ageing in wood, this Fine Armagnac has an attractive aromatic complexity with white-flower notes and subtle fruit flavours. The finish is appealing in its elegance.

Tasting notes

Colour :Bright, antique gold

Nose :Vanilla, lemon, lime blossom

Palate :Supple and fruity

Finish :Delicate and delicious

Product profile

Grape varieties :Ugni Blanc
Baco Blanc
Folle Blanche

Double maturation :Aged in new casks and old casks

Distillation :Continuous in a column still

Lauvia Old Fashioned

Lauvia Manhattan

Lauvia League

more cocktails

Selected
& Blended 2009 to 2012

ARMAGNAC RESERVE

Subtle and spiced, the maturity resulting from patient ageing in wood yields fine, aromatic tannins that are well integrated. Robustly balanced on the palate with a long, persistent finish showing notes of bakes fruit and candied orange.

Tasting notes

Colour :Amber with copper glints

Nose :Honey, candied quince, lilac

Palate :Subtle and spiced

Finish :Rounded and full

Product profile

Grape varieties : Ugni Blanc
Baco Blanc
Folle Blanche

Double maturation : Eaux-de-vie aged in new and old casks

Distillation : Continuous in a column still

Lauvia Manhattan

Lauvia Old Fashioned

more cocktails

Selected
& Blended 2001 to 2009

ARMAGNAC HORS D’ÂGE

Powerful and generous, amber-coloured with underlying mahogany shades. The nose displays deep rancio aromas of dry nuts, fig and prune. On the palate, complexity holds the power nicely in check. The finish is spicy with chocolate notes and tremendously long-lived.

Tasting notes

Colour :Mahogany

Nose :Prunes, nuts, orange blossom

Palate :Rich with rancio notes

Product profile

Grape varieties : Ugni Blanc
Baco Blanc
Folle Blanche

Double maturation :Aged in new casks and old casks

Distillation : Continuous in a column still

Selected
& Blended 1975 to 2000

ARMAGNAC VINTAGE

Substantial and complex, tasting a Comte de Lauvia vintage is an experience like no other. While each of our Millésimes has its own character, they all share a personality that is civilised yet untamed, conveying a remarkable richness and complexity that only time and terroir together can create.

You are interested and wish to buy a Comte de Lauvia vintage.
Contact us for more information.

unique distillation campaign at ideal maturity

Lauvia Manhattan

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Red Vermouth,
Aromatic Bitters,
Maraschino cherry

Lauvia Old Fashioned

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Angostura Bitters,
white sugar,
orange zest

Lauvia League

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Sweet Vermouth,
Yellow Chartreuse,
orange zest

From Tokyo to Paris

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Red Vermouth,
Yellow Chartreuse,
orange zest

Lauvia’s Mule

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Angostura Aromatic Bitters,
Ginger Beer,
sugar syrup

Lauvia Manhattan

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Ingredients

60ml of Fine Armagnac or Armagnac Réserve Comte de Lauvia
30ml of Red Vermouth
1 splash of aromatic Bitters
1 Maraschino cherry
Orange zest

Preparation

Put all of the ingredients into a mixing glass, fill with ice cubes, chill the blend by mixing with a spoon, then filter into a pre-chilled cocktail glass. Decorate with a Maraschino cherry and the orange zest.

You would like :

From Tokyo to Paris

Lauvia League

Lauvia Old Fashioned

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Ingredients

60ml de Fine Armagnac or Armagnac Réserve Comte de Lauvia
4 drops of Angostura bitter
1 cube white sugar
Orange zest

Preparation

Place the sugar cube in a whisky glass and imbibe with the 4 drops of Angostura Bitters. Add a splash of water and crush the sugar to dilute then add a few ice cubes and mix until complete dilution of the sugar. Pour over the Armagnac then refill with ice cubes. Sitr and decorate with orange zest previously extracted over the glass.

You would like :

Lauvia’s Mule

Lauvia Manhattan

Lauvia League

•

Ingredients

30ml of Fine Armagnac Comte de Lauvia
30ml of Sweet Vermouth
5ml of Yellow Chartreuse
Orange zest

Preparation

Pour all of the ingredients into a mixing glass, fill with ice cubes, and chill blend by stirring with a mixing spoon then filter into a pre-chilled cocktail glass. Decorate with some orange zest extracted over the glass.

You would like :

Lauvia Manhattan

From Tokyo to Paris

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Ingredients

30ml of Fine Armagnac Comte de Lauvia
30ml of Red Vermouth
5ml of Yellow Chartreuse
Orange zest

Preparation

Pour all of the ingredients into a mixing glass, fill with ice cubes, chill blend by stirring with a mixing spoon then filter into a pre-chilled cocktail glass. Decorate with the orange zest.

You would like :

Lauvia Manhattan

Lauvia League

Lauvia’s Mule

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Ingredients

4cl of Fine Armagnac Comte de Lauvia
1cl of sugar syrup
1cl of lime juice
1 to 2 drops of Angostura Aromatic Bitters
4cl of Ginger Bee

Preparation

In a glass filled with ice cubes, add all of the ingredients. Decorate with the zest or a quarter of a lime.

You would like :

Lauvia Old Fashioned

Lauvia Manhattan

A team of enthusiasts
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Behind every barrel and every bottle, is a human-sized, expert and passionate team. Attentive to the evolutions of our vintages, there are remaining permanently more than 1000 barrels, each containing fabulous promises reserved for the curious and hedonist connoisseurs.

Find us

A selective
and mastered distribution
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Today open to about twenty countries, the distribution is reserved to an exceptional clientele made up of the best cellarmen, restaurant owners and amateurs’ circles worldwide. If you wish to join Comte de Lauvia partners’ network, do not hesitate to contact us.

Comte de Lauvia, Eleveur d’Armagnac