📜 Floc de Gascogne
A sweet aperitif of grape must and Armagnac, a Gascon tradition.
Floc de Gascogne is a sweet aperitif from Gascony, in south-western France. It is made from grape must to which Armagnac is added. The spirit stops fermentation, and the sugar stays in the drink. It reaches about 16–18% alcohol. It is a traditional drink of the region, and the name floc means a bouquet of flowers in the Gascon dialect.
There is a white and a rosé. White floc is made from white grapes such as Colombard and Ugni Blanc, rosé from red ones such as Cabernet and Merlot. The taste is sweet and fruity, with notes of pear, apple or berries, yet with noticeable freshness. It is served chilled at the start of a meal or as a dessert drink.
Floc de Gascogne belongs to fortified and sweet wines. It is protected under a PDO. Related drinks exist in other parts of France, such as Pineau des Charentes. Thanks to Armagnac, it is tied to the same land and the same traditions. It is served with melon, foie gras and blue cheese.
How it connects to Wine
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Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Gascony
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Rosé, 🍷 Fortified wine, 🍷 Sweet wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Floc de Gascogne?
A sweet aperitif of grape must and Armagnac from Gascony.
How much alcohol does it have?
Usually about 16–18%.
How is it served?
Chilled, as an aperitif or dessert drink.
What to read next
- 🍷 White wine — Wine made from grape juice without the skins; it can come from pale and even dark berries.
- 🍷 Fortified wine — Wine with added grape spirit; it is stronger and keeps longer.
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