Francis Darroze 1978 Le Tuc Grand Bas-Armagnac 48.5% 700ml Scotch

Francis Darroze 1978 Le Tuc Grand Bas-Armagnac 48.5% 700ml ScotchA single vintage Grand Bas Armagnac from Francis Darroze, sourced from the Le Tuc domaine in Bas Armagnac and distilled in 1978. Bottled at 48. 5% Darroze never reduces below natural cask strength when the eau de vie permits, preserving the single domaine character. Francis Darroze is the most respected single domaine bottler in Bas Armagnac. Founded by Francis Darroze in 1974 and now run by his son Marc, the maison sources mature eaux de vie from a

Ageing potential : the great vintages of Frédéric Emile mature for twenty years or more

and reap the rewards

lightly cooled

only 188 litres remained in the small 350-litre barrel

Scent: very expressive

Roasted notes and reminiscences of pastries and liqueur coffee

powerful and balanced character

light pasta and fresh cheeses

The Paul Bara is all refined elegance and great intensity of flavor

FR Château Longue M oak barrel)

David was dux in his year at Roseworthy and is perhaps the greatest winemaking intellect I have encountered

with juicy red fruit