Janneau vs Castarède vs Chabot vs Marquis de Caussade: 2026 Armagnac comparison
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Janneau vs Castarède vs Chabot vs Marquis de Caussade: Armagnac Comparison 2026
Looking to compare Gascon Armagnacs? Janneau (1851 Condom), Castarède (1832 Mauléon-d'Armagnac), Chabot (1828), Marquis de Caussade (1942), Domaine Tariquet? Factual comparison 2026.
Maison Janneau (Condom, 1851)
Largest Armagnac house. Artisan continuous distillation + blending. Extensive range from VS to Hors d'Âge. Worldwide distribution. VSOP price €35.
Castarède (Mauléon-d'Armagnac, 1832)
Oldest family-owned Armagnac house, 7th generation. Pure Bas-Armagnac. VSOP €40. Old vintages available.
Chabot (1828)
Premium international distribution. VSOP €38. XO €75.
Marquis de Caussade (1942)
Family-owned house in Eauze (Gers). Traditional Bas-Armagnac. Accessible prices.
Domaine Tariquet
Independent Gascon winemakers. Floc de Gascogne + vintage Armagnacs. Winemaking approach vs trading.
Comparison Table
| Criterion | Janneau | Castarède | Chabot | Caussade | Tariquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1851 | 1832 | 1828 | 1942 | 1912 |
| Region | Condom | Mauléon-d'Armagnac | Eauze | Eauze | Eauze |
| Cru | Bas-Armagnac | Bas-Armagnac | Bas-Armagnac | Bas-Armagnac | Bas-Armagnac |
| Style | Volume + quality | Historic vintages | Premium export | Tradition | Winemaker |
| VSOP 70cl | €35 | €40 | €38 | €32 | €42 |
| XO 70cl | €70 | €85 | €75 | €65 | €90 |
How to choose?
Volume + accessibility: Janneau. Rare historic vintages: Castarède. Prestige export: Chabot. Pure winemaking approach: Tariquet. Traditional Bas-Armagnac at gentle prices: Marquis de Caussade.
Conclusion
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