“One has never really tried an Armagnac until trying those of Francis Darroze" - Robert Parker It was in 1974 that Francis Darroze started his business as a trader and producer of vintage Bas-Armagnacs. For this he relied on years of experience, tasting, and visits to the ageing cellars of Bas-Armagnac, the sub-region of Armagnac where the mo ... Read More »
One of the only blended Armagnacs in the Darroze range, it leaves behing the company's obsession with terroir for a moment to provide an entry point into their excellent range.
A rambunctious, well-developed and rather potent 1998 armagnac from the top quality Coquillon estate, aged for 12 years (twice as long as an XO cognac)and bottled without dilution by the maestros at Darroze. Outstanding stuff.
A 1979 vintage Armagnac bottled by Darroze from the Domain de Busquet and consisting of eau-de-vie made solely from baco blanc grapes. A rich and fruity Armagnac after its 30 years of maturation with the complexity that comes with age.
Chateau de Gaube is located in the Perquie area of Landes in Bas-Armagnac. The Baco grape is dominant in this estate, giving complexity, stability and flavour to all their armagnacs. This example, from the 1970 vintage, shows outstanding texture and depth of flavour.
Chateau de Gaube is located in the Perquie area of Landes in Bas-Armagnac. The Baco grape is dominant in this estate, giving complexity, stability and flavour to all their armagnacs. Rich, spicy and lip-smackingly more-ish - a tremendous armagnac from a great house.