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Darroze 4 Year Biologic Armagnac 47.5% 700ml
$123.00
This range was born from Marc Darroze's desire to experiment with organic farming on the terroirs of Gascony. In close collaboration with some of the house's partner winegrowers, this range has been built up little by little, from the vineyard to bottling, over the years of aging perfectly mastered.The crazy white grape variety is favoured in the range, even though it remains the most sensitive and delicate to produce. Its finesse and elegance will be sublimated by these production conditions. respectful.
The hand and the experience of the producer are therefore essential in order to pay full attention peculiar to these organic vines which will ultimately produce an Armagnac of rare purity and exhilarating richness. A return to the roots, to the beginning, where Armagnac suffered only the vagaries of nature without any other alteration. Time will then do its work and let Armagnac reveal all these aromas.Tasting Notes: Straw yellow colour. The nose is fruity (candied orange peel, dried apricot, prune, mango), spicy (fine spices, vanilla). There are also pastry flavours (honey, brioche, almond). The nose is very fine and delicate. Finesse in the mouth, thanks to light, silky tannins. Pretty roundness in the mouth despite its young age. We find fruity aromas of the nose, spices. Nice length in the mouth.
Darroze Grand Bas Armagnac Ugni Blanche 49% 700ml
$123.00
In Gascony, this grape is both used in distillation (over 50% of the distillation) and in the making of Cotes de Gascogne wines. It often brings balance and finesse. The nose is straightforward, moderately intense, smooth and very delicate, with typical aromas (grape, plum, quince) and more surprising ones (fresh cane, cane sugar). This Blanche is dry, without sweetness, silky and still very delicate. Beautiful aromas of bitter almond, vine flower and raisin reinforce this finesse. Very long on the palate. May be enjoyed on its own or as a long drink with combinations like cucumber, elderflower or orgeat syrup.
Darroze Blanche d'Armagnac 100% Folle Blanche 49% 700ml
$123.00
The Folle Blanche grape is the historical grape variety of Armagnac. For many years (even before the phylloxera crisis) it was the only grape variety planted in Gascony and was at that time known as the local Piquepoult. It produces very fine and delicate Armagnacs. The nose is very intense, very fruity (grapefruit, plum, fresh grapes) and spicy (Sichuan pepper). On the palate, this eau de vie is lively, precise, with aromas of fresh pineapple and mirabelle plum with vegetal notes. This could well be used as a variation in Martini dry, replacing the gin.
Darroze 2001 Martin Grand Bas Armagnac 49% 200ML
$77.00
2001 Martin Armagnac from Darroze, in 200ml. Amber colour, gold reflections. The nose is marked by subtle toasted, spicy and woody aromas. On the palate, the tannins are round, fat and dense. The fruit appears (quince, prune) The finish is a little more woody. Nice length.
Darroze 1987 Petit Lassis Bas Armagnac 48% 200ml
$89.00
Armagnac has been aged for 29 years in oak barrels. Bottled in 2016.
Gold colors. You can feel the aromas of ripe quinces, mangoes, citrus, which are complemented by vanilla, mint, caramel. Gentle, fruity in the mouth, subtle tannins are felt.
Served as a whimsical, but perfect with tortillas, duck dishes, cheese, dark chocolate.
Darroze 1995 Pounon Grand Bas Armagnac 50% 200ml
$73.00
Amber color, gold reflections. An elegant nose. Aromas of dried fruits (almonds, hazelnuts) accompany the candied fruit (orange peel, apricot jam), spices (cloves, nutmeg) and toasted aromas (toast, tobacco). In the mouth, we find this smoky character, undergrowth. Beautiful aromatic complexity, the tannins are silky, the finish spicy.
Darroze 2000 Paguy Grand Bas Armagnac 48.8% 200ml
$73.00
A miniature 200ml bottle of the 2000 Paguy Armagnac, bottled by Darroze.
Darroze is one of Armagnac's most celebrated bottlers, and certainly one of its best. Jean Darroze was a famous chef in the region and his son Francis added to their culinary talents by sourcing single estate Armagnacs from around the region. Francis introduced his own son Marc to the industry and they soon became known as the Armagnac 'treasure hunters'. Marc, who is the President of peak body the Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l'Armagnac, now runs the company himself.
He offers the most diversity of any one house. Barrels are selected based on flavour from across the region and they are bottled at natural cask strength. No water or colouring is added.
Darroze 1990 Petit Carrique Grand Bas Armagnac 41.4% 700ml
$266.00
Gold color, intense. Brown reflections.
The nose is marked by long aging: cigar box, leather, liquorice, nutmeg, toast, gingerbread, toffee. However, the nose remains fresh and light.
We find these balsamic aromas, liquorice, chocolate in the mouth with a more spicy finish: white pepper, candied ginger. Nice length in the mouth.
Darroze 1990 Petit Carrique Grand Bas Armagnac 41.4% 200ml
$77.00
Gold color, intense. Brown reflections.
The nose is marked by long aging: cigar box, leather, liquorice, nutmeg, toast, gingerbread, toffee. However, the nose remains fresh and light.
We find these balsamic aromas, liquorice, chocolate in the mouth with a more spicy finish: white pepper, candied ginger. Nice length in the mouth.
Castarede 1960 Armagnac 40% 500ml
$804.00
Bottled in 2019, the 1960 Castarede is one of the most elegant Armagnacs we’ve tasted to date. Heading into dessert territory, it opens with sustained, high pitch aromas of sticky date and pecan pie unfolding with hints of salted-caramel chocolate and Grand Muscat. Showing no loss of vitality after six decades in oak, it's seductive and silky with a superb rush of fruit cake, baking spices, rancio and café crèmes framed by super fine tannins and a creamy finish that's briefly succulent and fabulously long. Reference point here is the Dartigalongue house style. It should equally please lovers of Hors d'age Cognac. 40% Alc./Vol.
Darroze Grand Bas Armagnac Les Grands Assemblages 40 years Carafe 43% 700ml
$383.64
$422.00
Another exceptional price/age ratio for a wood-aged spirit can be found in this majestic 40-year-old Bas Armagnac (the age statement here refers to the youngest Armagnac in the blend). The diversity in crus, vintages, grape varieties and styles has allowed Marc Darroze to work on his "Les Grands Assemblages" (The Great Blends), chosen for their complementary characteristics, the selected Armagnacs in each bottling are of different ages. After over four decades in 400-litre barrels, expect this to have evolved layers of sweet spices, candied fruits, rancio and super soft, round tannins.
Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac 1967 40% 2.5l
$1,433.00
Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. The Northwestern portion of the Bas-Armagnac (known casually as the Grand Bas Armagnac) has a concentration of quality producers, especially in the department of Les Landes.
Domaine Lacourtoisie 1995 Grand Bas Armagnac 41% 700ml
$202.00
A 1995 vintage from the famous Lacourtoisie house of Grand Bas Armagnac.
This 1995 vintage has a bold, leathery nose with a touch of mint after a while. The palate is smooth and lingering well into the finish. A very contemplative drink.
Lacourtoisie of Domaine de La Coste is located in the Grand Bas Armagnac region, a sub-region of Bas Armagnac that is no longer recognised but considered an absolute premium country for the spirit. A famous and hugely respected name amongst connoisseurs, everything about the house is understated from the labelling to the lack of extravagant, flamboyant tasting notes and chest-beating.
The house focuses on baco grapes.
Darroze 1981 Lahite Grand Bas Armagnac 46.4% 700ml
$348.00
Nice golden colour with red tints. The nose is very seductive thanks to the aromas like candied fruits, chocolate, brown tobacco and liquorice. Superb. The palate is rich, also very complex in aromas: orange peel, prune, cinnamon and pepper. Tannins are very delicate. Very long finish.
Darroze 1980 Rimaillo Armagnac 40.9% 700ml
$347.00
Darroze Armagnac started in the family restaurant in the 1950's where you could pour yourself an Armagnac from a selected barrel sitting in the corner... From gastronomic beginnings, in love with their region, the family grew a passion for Armagnac.
Today Marc Darroze, President of the Armagnac official agency, works with many farmers and small vineyards in the region. Darroze unique collection showcase all the different styles you can find in Armagnac, in a stunning range of vintages, always mentioning the particular estate of production.
This 1980 vintage from Rimaillo estate was sourced from the farm of Madame Larrieu in the village of Nogaro. 100% ugni blanc grapes.
EYE: nice golden and brilliant colour.
NOSE: fruit notes of quince, orange and apricot are dominant. With air (10 minutes, worth the wait), the Armagnac reveals fines spiced flavours and some very delicate oaky fragrances.
PALATE: we feel fruits and spices again. The tannins are silky and fine. Great finish.
Actually delicious with a cigar!
Domaine Lacourtoisie 1991 Grand Bas Armagnac 40% 700ml
$232.00
The world famous Lacourtoisie of Domaine de La Coste is in the Grand Bas Armagnac and is a renowned producer of the style, which is a highly sought-after Armagnac for connoisseurs and gifting.
Lacourtoisie Grand Bas Armagnac 1991 opens with a powerful bouquet while the warm and soft palate of dried fruit, mocha and vanilla finishes with good length and sweet spices.