Floc de Gascogne is the canonical Gers aperitif, a sweet fortified wine made by blending Armagnac into Gers grape must. Reservations recommended in season.

Floc de Gascogne dates to at least the 16th century in the Gers, originally as a way to use young Armagnac and surplus grape must on Armagnac-producing farms. The drink received AOC status in 1990 and is now produced in red, white and rose styles. The Floc Confrerie, founded in 1985, defends the traditional recipe of one-third Armagnac to two-thirds grape must.

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Serves 12 minEasy

Ingredients

  • 60ml Floc de Gascogne white (AOC)
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon zest (optional)
  • Small wine glass

Method

  1. Chill the bottle of Floc de Gascogne to fridge temperature, 4 to 6 degrees Celsius.
  2. Pour 60ml into a small wine glass over a single ice cube.
  3. Add a strip of lemon zest if desired.
  4. Serve before the meal alongside cheese, charcuterie or foie gras.

Editor tip. Floc de Gascogne is fortified, alcohol 17 percent: serve in small wine-glass portions, not full glasses. Pairs better with foie gras than with cassoulet.

Common allergens: Sulphites.