Francis Darroze 1985 De La Boubée Grand Bas-Armagnac 47% 700ml Chardonnay

Francis Darroze 1985 De La Boubée Grand Bas-Armagnac 47% 700ml ChardonnayA single vintage Grand Bas Armagnac from Francis Darroze, sourced from the De La Boube domaine in Bas Armagnac and distilled in 1985. Bottled at 47% 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

soft ginger spice and smoke

pear and grapefruit zest

ON THE EYE: Transparent

this is quietly impressive

Maguey: Manso Sahuayo (cultivated) 10 to 12 years and Alto (wild) and 15 years to reach maturity

in sandy north-facing soil in north-west of appellation

This fine and well-rounded Calvados is honest and sharp

clear and bright

the flagship of the Maison Camus

The palate is rounded and elegant

In cocktails

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