Domaine Séailles

Founded in 1961, Domaine Séailles is a family-owned estate in Mouchan, at the heart of the Ténarèze region of Armagnac. Established by lawyer Jean Labérenne, the domaine originally planted Ugni Blanc and Colombard grapes for Armagnac production. Since 1997, the vineyard has been planted exclusively with Ugni Blanc.

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In 1998, Domaine Séailles became one of the region’s pioneers in organic viticulture, earning Ecocert certification. Their farming philosophy emphasizes biodiversity, soil health, and long-term sustainability, and they are also pursuing NOP certification to meet international standards.

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Today, the estate is run by Julien Franclet, who began as an oenology intern and succeeded Jean in 2016. Distillation is done using a traditional traveling alambic still brought onsite each harvest. The Armagnac is aged in French oak barrels, many crafted by local cooper Francis Miquel. The estate’s entire barrel stock is less than 200, including a limited quantity of vintages dating back to the 1970s.

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Surrounded by historic sites like Château de Laressingle and the Abbaye de Flaran, Domaine Séailles remains deeply rooted in tradition. It continues to produce small quantities of expressive, estate-grown Armagnac that embody the authenticity and character of Ténarèze.