| For dessert, why not try the hot clootie dumplings with prune and Armagnac ice? |
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| Cognac may get all the attention in the US, but there's a hard core of fans of the French brandy from Gascony, Armagnac. |
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| Pudding was a passion fruit sorbet which Ronay pronounced the best sorbet he had ever eaten, and we finished the meal with coffee and Armagnac. |
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| When the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, remove from the heat and add the heavy cream and Armagnac. |
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| A complimentary glass of warming Armagnac was offered to fend off the frozen evening chill outside, and we made our way home. |
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| She had two small Martinis, then a 1936 Armagnac in a warm glass, which she liked so much she had a little bit more. |
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| It can be made like a water-ice or a sorbet and some people like to flavour it with a couple of tablespoons of brandy, whisky or Armagnac. |
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| One is spoilt for choice with cognacs such as Armagnac and Calvados, as well as various eaux de vie to digest a hearty meal. |
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| Deglaze the pan with the Armagnac and vermouth and simmer until almost dry. |
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| Now research from France has shown a regular dose of Armagnac can also help stave off illnesses such as heart attacks and thrombosis. |
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| Lobster bisque spiked with a shot of Armagnac, adminstered at the table, would work better if the salt content were tamed. |
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| A kindredly vast chunk of chocolate truffle flavoured with orange, Armagnac and, perhaps, mint was a delicious confection. |
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| Bucking the trend, however, is Armagnac, France's lesser-known brandy from the Gascony region in the south-west. |
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| There is a wonderful recipe from that region for a croustade that encases apples and prunes in Armagnac. |
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| As the local Gascons will often inform even the most casual visitor, Armagnac is at once the oldest and the youngest spirit in France. |
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| With the prunes steeped in Armagnac, it's perfect for anyone who wants a pudding and a digestif at the same time. |
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| For the suckling pig, in a small bowl, combine the Armagnac and raisins and set aside. |
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| For brandy connoisseurs, there is Armagnac, France's premier brandy. |
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| And like Cognac once again, Armagnac requires ageing in oak barrels, but not just any oak barrel. |
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| The dark, almost black oak trees from the ancient Monlezun forest in the Armagnac region are obligatory for any serious Armagnac. |
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| Jamie ordered fillet of beef wrapped in pancetta with port, shallot and foie gras ravioli, while I chose the loin of venison with fresh sage and honeyed Armagnac sweetbreads. |
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| Armagnac is always aged in oak casks before being bottled and sold. |
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| It's presented on a block of glass strewn with herbs, along with three Armagnac grapes encrusted in cornflakes and a foie gras parfait topped with a capering silver monkey. |
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| Extra strong ales and lagers, bock beer, Adam bier, and barley wine are the brandy, cognac, and port equivalents of the beer world, capable of Armagnac status on the tongue. |
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| But unlike Cognac, regulations in Armagnac permit producers to declare and age a so-called vintage-dated Armagnac. |
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| In selecting an Armagnac, here are some useful tips about how to read the label, so that you know what you are buying. |
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| After Louis's assassination, the Armagnac family took political power in opposition to John. |
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| In 1418 Paris was taken by the Burgundians, who massacred the Count of Armagnac and about 2,500 of his followers. |
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| During this time he also had to deal with the case of his rebellious vassal John V of Armagnac. |
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| This ended in disaster when Armagnac partisans assassinated John the Fearless during a meeting under Charles's guarantee of protection. |
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| My main course was roasted galantine of northop pheasant with apricot, pistachio and date served with winter vegetables, and drizzled over with armagnac sauce. |
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| In the Battle of Agincourt, the Armagnac faction fought the English and were decimated. |
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