Dear Connoisseurs,Here, we are at Gelas house founded in 1865 by Baptiste Gélas, Pierre's grandfather. Going back to Mr.Philippe Gelas father's, we can say he had youthful energy and enthusiasm to go on when he went up to Paris, following World War II, to open a distribution agency.
Then , following the retirement of Louis, his father joined Gersoise Company in 1952. Passionate about wine, Pierre in the sixties decided to innovate by carrying a complete range of wines from all over France. He is the first winemaker-merchant to present a range of Armagnacs from 25 different producers. All bottled on the estates where they are produced, these Armagnacs are 100% folle blanche and 100% baco 22A.
Early June, Mr.Philippe Gélas (Pierre son's) and president of Gélas Company today invited me to discover more about his family and his armagnac in Vic-Fezensac. (above)
Paradise cellar
Tasting room.
For instance, we had the privilege to taste an old vintage selection 1908, 1927, 1937, 1957 and 1967 below, we can call it a nice treatment.
3 years ago, Mr. Philippe Gélas launched a selection of 3 types of Armagnac made from one variety of grapes at 100% : Folle Blanche, Ugni Blanc and Baco with an ageing of 18 years old
After this wondeful passage in Gers county, I would like to thank Mr. Gélas for his warm welcome and Santé!!!
Michel FM
