Francis Darroze Bas Armagnac, De Pounon
| 1973 |
Domaine de Pounon |
| 43% |
Liqueurs / spirits |
70cl |
| Francis Darroze has been described as the Pope of Bas Armagnacs and is widely recognised as the top producer in the region. Darroze owns no vineyard, instead works with small growers ageing the spirits in his own cellars. The end product is totally authentic, each bottle is hand drawn and bottled from its original aging cask. Francis refuses to blend casks from the same Domaine or same vintage feeling that this would diminish each cask’s individual charm and integrity. Darroze also refuses to add water to his brandies (a common and legitimate practice in both Armagnac and Cognac). Each cask is carefully monitored and tasted regularly to adequately judge its maturation and evolution. “I cannot claim to have tasted all the finest Bas-Armagnacs, but I know of no-one who makes finer Bas-Armagnacs than Francis Darroze. All his Armagnacs are unblended, from single vineyards from a single vintage. He is considered the “Pope of Armagnacs”. You haven’t tasted real old style Armagnacs until you try one of these incredibly intense, fiery creations. The aromas are undeniably heady, but deliver powerful yet complex scents of vanillin, leather, sautéed almonds and hickory. Extremely full-bodied and intense, the remarkable amount of fruit these Armagnacs possess and the astonishing richness they have set them apart from just about any other brandy on the market.” ROBERT PARKER, Wine Advocate---------------------- "Nice brown, shiny colour with hints of gold. Light and discreet nose, with bay leaves, tea with orange skins and figs. The palate is perfectly balanced and weighted, followed by round and silky tannins." |
| €127.00 |
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