A new article in the « Terre de Vins » magazine Armagnac special edition highlights Thomas Guasch, " the reflexive "


" That’s true, I had a status of senior official of the State and my career was quite drawn. Then why to have decided to return on this family-owned estate, the one of my childhood in Eauze, that my parents dedicate to Armagnac at 100 % with vineyards of Ugni blanc and Baco? I have probably chosen the most difficult way but I am so attached to my region and to the Armagnac. After « Sup Aéro », I came back with an ambitious intention. Our domain sold few eaux de vie in bottle. And I always have this image of traders' trucks which came to buy our bulk Armagnacs, proof that they were good quality.

I then aspired to realize products of high quality and to develop the sale in bottle. For me, the Armagnac is an authentically true product - what is rare – coming from soils and people. If it was about an enormous industry, as the vodka, I would not make it. It is the authenticity which guided my steps.

Of course, the economic crisis is not welcome. But I am very optimistic. It will be better in the future. I believe it so much that I have just planted Baco and I keep planting this year Ugni blanc. As for our customers, and those to come, we have to convince them on our strengths: a magnificent region, irreproachable products as for their traceability and their authenticity.

My preferences: I like the Armagnacs of sandy soils, powerful and woody eau de vie. I appreciate more and more lighter and young Armagnacs. I do like the « hors d’âge » of Martine Laffite and the « hors d’âge » of Château Bordeneuve with spicy notes, perfect with a cigar. »