Darroze 1967 Domaine De Bellair Bas-Armagnac

Brown color with golden tints. A spirit marked by aging. Intense woody flavors give this character : licorice, underground, rancio , nuts. We find again this character on the palate. The tannins are present, fat and rich. Very long finish. Distillery Notes   56 years. in oak.  Bottled: June 2023  42.5% ABV. 60 Baco, 40 Ugni blanc

The initial idea was simple: to create awareness of a region and its extraordinarily varied wine-producing soils, rich and marked by history, while respecting the originality and typical nature of each estate. Since then he has intensified his search for the best vineyards, the best soils of Bas-Armagnac. He rapidly acquired a national and international reputation for quality and integrity: “He doesn’t add any softened water or “petites eaux” to bring it to the necessary degree for sale; the Armagnacs of Francis Darroze are reduced naturally through simple evaporation of the alcohol over years of ageing.” (Pierre Casamayor, Revue des vins de France, October 1987). Francis shares his values with those close to him – and Marc, his son, rapidly developed the same passion and commitment. They travel through the vineyards and cellars of the Gers and the Landes together, the one providing the experience, the other youth and enthusiasm. Robert Parker Jr.