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ARMAGNAC
Armagnac comes from the district of the same name in the
department of the Gers, south-east of Bordeaux.
Most of that fine product is made by small land and vineyard
owners, and, unlike Cognac Brandies, is distilled at a consider
able lower degree: it is heavier and matures more quickly.
CALVADOS
Calvados or Apple Brandy is made in the department of
Calvados in Normandy. Distilled from Cider, it is delicious
when properly aged.
MARC
Marc is another kind of Brandy and is distilled from the residue
of pressed grapes. The Marc de Bourgogne and the Marc
de Champagne are the most renowned.
VERMOUTH
Vermouth, in German Wermut, or Wormwood in English,
is white wine fermented in the sun, fortified with alcohol and
rendered aromatic by adding herbs and spices.
The two best Vermouths made in France are the Noilly-Prat
and the Chambery. Italy also produces several high class
Vermouths of which Martini is the best known: they are
generally very sweet, being made mostly of Muscat grapes.
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