Domaine d'Ognoas is situated in Arthez d'Armagnac, which is part of the Grand Bas-Armagnac region in the Landes department. The village itself is not very remarkable, with only a small church and cemetery. Ognoas has a long history dating back to the 11th century and has passed through various noble families before being acquired by Etienne Lormand in 1770. It remained in the Lormand family until 1847, when it was bequeathed to the Church and later transferred to the State. In the 20th century, the estate served as a showcase for regional products and a school for agriculture, winemaking, and distillation. One of the highlights of the domaine is its Alambic still, which is the oldest functioning column still in the Armagnac region. Built in 1804, it converts wine into clear eau-de-vie in a single run. The vineyards of the domaine have undergone changes, with Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche being the predominant grape varieties today. D'Ognoas produces approximately 115 barrels of Armagnac each year. The Armagnacs are aged in new oak barrels for about 10 months before being transferred to older barrels to develop their flavors. The distillation process is done traditionally using a wood-fired still, which is recognized as a historic monument. The aroma of the Armagnac is characterized by notes of pencil wood, vanilla, and marzipan. On the palate, it offers flavors of dark fruit, soft cocoa, and a lingering, dry finish. It is considered to be of great value.