Two bottles of Delord Floc de Gascogne, a French grape dessert wine. The bottle on the left contains red wine and the one on the right contains white wine.

Delord Floc de Gascogne

The Traditional Apéritif of Gascony

The traditional aperitif of the Gascogne region, Floc is a blend of local sweet grape juice and Armagnac. Its production is protected and overseen under an AOC or Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, ensuring Floc meets the highest standards. 

Delord’s Floc are a blend of 2/3 grape juice and 1/3 young Armagnac, which are then aged in old oak barrels, to preserve the freshness and fruitiness, and to obtain the perfect balance of fruit and Armagnac.

What is Floc de Gascogne?

Delord’s Floc are a blend of 2/3 grape juice and 1/3 young Armagnac, which are then aged in old oak barrels, to preserve the freshness and fruitiness, and to obtain the perfect balance of fruit and Armagnac.

Map of the Gascony region in France, showing major cities including Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Agen, Toulouse, Auch, Tarbes, Pau, Orthez, Dax, Mont-de-Marsan, Langon, Libourne, Arcachon, and Bayonne. The map highlights the Gascogne area, with neighboring Spain and France.

How to Drink Floc de Gascogne

At around 17% alcohol, it is a great way to prepare your appetite before the main meal, with foie gras, or to enjoy with fruit for a refreshing dessert. 

Floc de Gascogne Blanc

A bottle of Delord Floc de Gascogne white grape dessert wine with a beige and red label and black screw cap.

Grape Juice Blend:

Gros Manseng, Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

17% ABV

Nose: Aromas of citrus, dried fruits and honey. 

Palate: A grand aromatic finesse on the palate. Round with a pronounced freshness, and notes of honey and dried fruits with a hint of anise on the finish.

Pairing Suggestion:

Duck or goose foie gras

Floc de Gascogne Rouge

Bottle of Delord Floc de Gascogne red grape dessert wine with a black cap and a decorative label featuring pink floral designs and red text.

Grape Juice Blend:

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes

17% ABV

Nose: Aromas of raspberry, cassis, and red fruits.

Palate: Flavors of strawberries and cassis complemented by agreeable vegetal notes on the finish.

Pairing Suggestion:

Cantaloupe or other melon or chocolate desserts.

Delord Bas Armagnac

Born in 1875, Prosper Delord started the company as an itinerant distiller. He gained a reputation for his dedication and expertise by carting his traveling pot still around to the farms in the Bas Armagnac region.

Collection of nine bottles of Armagnac, with different labels and packaging styles, including some in wooden boxes.

Marie Duffau Bas Armagnac

Prosper Delord later married Marie Duffau and in 1925, they officially founded the company with their son Gaston and established the business as a permanent site in Lannepax. 

The Armagnacs were sold under the two names, Delord or Marie Duffau, each named taken from a Grandmother of the family

Two bottles of Bas Armagnac Marie Duffau, one labeled Napoléon and the other labeled Hors d'Age, both with gold wax seals, one red and one black, and containing amber-colored spirit.