Primeurs

What if the world of fine spirits adopted the most noble traditions of haute viticulture? RAC Spirits reinvents the conventional approach to Armagnac by unveiling a project of rare exclusivity: **Hontambère Primeurs**. A unique opportunity to shape, follow, and own a piece of liquid history, directly from the heart of the cellar.

The "En Primeur" Concept, Simply Stated

Inspired by the greatest Bordeaux growths, the concept of buying futures (en primeur) applied to spirits disrupts established conventions. With RAC Spirits Primeurs, discerning enthusiasts and collectors do not merely purchase a bottle frozen in time; they secure a place at the very beginning of an exceptional creative and biological process.

The concept is built upon three fundamental pillars:

  • Secure an exceptional spirit before its official market release, guaranteeing access to extremely confidential allocations.
  • Benefit from exclusive preferential conditions, unique to this initial launch phase.
  • Become a part of the aging process by acquiring a limited-production Armagnac, aged to order and custom-tailored to your choices of casks, initial profile (Blanche d'Armagnac), and maturation length.

You buy an exceptional spirit today that will mature, enrich its profile, and gain value throughout your chosen aging period.

An Alliance of Authenticity and Premium Experience

At the core of this initiative lies a premier collaboration between the meticulous expertise of RAC Spirits (Rare Authentic Collection) and the terrestrial excellence of Domaine de Hontambère. Together, they offer an exclusive selection of Blanche d’Armagnac, rigorously sourced directly from the estate.

This partnership celebrates the pristine purity of the original Gascon distillate while opening the doors to absolute custom-tailoring. It promises to fuse the raw authenticity of a historic estate with a resolutely high-end purchasing and personalization experience.

How It Works: A 3-Step Experience

The Hontambère Primeurs project guides you step-by-step through the creation of a unique collector's piece, via a transparent and highly qualitative journey:

1. Selecting Your Armagnac
Gain access to the estate's signature grape varieties: Baco, Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard. In direct consultation with the Cellar Master, you select the ideal barrel and adjust the technical parameters to set the desired style for your future nectar.
2. Maturation in the Cellar
Your exclusive barrel is preciously stored and nurtured within the cellars and registered bonded facilities of Domaine de Hontambère. The evolution of the spirit is monitored under constant control throughout the defined contract period: 5, 7, or 10 years.
3. Bottling & Custom Finishing
Upon maturity, you proceed with the full or partial bottling of your personalized Armagnac. Bottling operations (the *façon*) as well as dry goods (bottles, corks) are fully included in the initial price. Only excise duties and taxes remain due at the time of clearance from the cellar.

A Unique Opportunity for Connoisseurs and Professionals

Whether celebrating a major life milestone, establishing a legacy family heritage, or allowing a prestigious establishment to offer an exclusive single cask to its clientele, Hontambère Primeurs redefines the bond between producer and connoisseur. More than an investment, it is a poetic and technical immersion into the art of time.