The Soil:
The delimited growing region lies on a variety of soils ranging from clay calcareous (Ténarèze) to chalky (Haut Armagnac) to sandy soils (Bas Armagnac).		 The Climate:
It is continental with cold Winters and long hot Summers.

The Wines:
The grape varieties utilized are Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard. These produce the best white distilling wines.