Definition: Pousse-rapière

An aperitif made from a mixture of sparkling wine and Floc de Gascogne. By nature, the Gascons have always been quick to draw their "rapiers" (swords). Everyone knows the Three Musketeers, who were actually four. The most famous was the Gascon gentleman named Charles de Batz, alias Count d'Artagnan. The Gascon aperitif originated at the Château de Monluc in Saint-Puy in the Gers. A civilisation of winegrowers has continued to this day. The owners of Château Monluc vinify, distil and produce wines of character and Armagnac, but above all the famous Pousse-Rapière. This orange-flavoured Armagnac liqueur is based on a very old family recipe. It has a delicate aroma and a smooth, rounded and long-lasting flavour, enhanced by the strength of the Armagnac used in its production. The original recipe consists of pouring one part Pousse-Rapière liqueur, topped up with six parts Monluc sparkling wine, vinified especially for this aperitif. Both products must be very chilled. For reasons of taste, champagne is not suitable for this aperitif, which requires a very lively wine. Pousse-Rapière thus offers exceptional value for money.