Darroze 1997 Jouanchicot GBA 50% 200ml Japan

Darroze 1997 Jouanchicot GBA 50% 200ml Japan

This bottling is 100% Tempranillo — a young

then aged for over 25 years in Gascon oak before bottling at natural strength

while French oak barriques contribute layered complexity and textural depth

This comes substantially from Champ Forey to the east of the village

with restrained floral aromatics of subtle pear and gentle spice — a true Pinot Grigio style

All very melted

The palate reveals a crisp

This is made from the 'coeur de presse' (heart of the press juice which has the purest expression of fruit)

still decanting and fermentation at 22c

with a lively acidity

It was upon his death that the widow learned that she was the owner of several barrels of cognac which had been stored under state control since they were filled

leading to rich