Francis Darroze · France
Darroze Grand Bas Armagnac Reston 1996 49.5% 700ml
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| Vintage | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Variety | Armagnac |
| Region | Roquefort |
| Country | France |
| Producer | Francis Darroze |
| Established | 1974 |
| ABV | 49.5% |
| Size | 700ml |
Tasting note
Darroze Domaine de Reston 1996 is a single-estate Bas Armagnac from the 1996 harvest, aged and bottled by Darroze at Roquefort in the Landes.
The Darroze model is unusual in Armagnac. Rather than distil, Francis Darroze bought spirit from small growers across the Bas Armagnac from the early 1970s and matured it in his own cellars, bottling each estate under its own name so the differences between them stayed visible. Marc Darroze took over in 1994 and continues the practice, shifting casks between drier and damper cellars as a wine is ready for it. The vintage bottlings go out with no additives and at cask strength, dated at bottling.
Serve neat at room temperature. A tulip glass and a bit of time is all it asks.
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Others in the Francis Darroze family:
Darroze Armagnac
The story begins around a table with Jean Darroze at his restaurant in Villeneuve-de-Marsan. With a deep love for his native Southwest and its ancient traditions, this iconic cook of Landes gastronomy introduces his son Francis to the culinary arts, fine wines, and the exquisite eaux-de-vie of Gascony.
From the late 1960s, Francis Darroze intensifies his visits to the lands of Bas Armagnac, selecting, maturing, and bottling his most treasured discoveries. Maison Armagnac Darroze is born, and the adventure begins.
The Vineyard
Today, around thirty estates contribute to this extraordinary collection, perfecting its aging process in cellars in both Roquefort and Labastide d’Armagnac.
Rare and historical pieces, as well as eaux-de-vie freshly distilled by small producers or renowned itinerant distillers, have been selected and overseen for over 20 years by Marc Darroze. He shares the same values and passion as his grandfather Jean and his father Francis.
Local Craftsmanship
Guided by his visionary instinct, Francis Darroze soon realised that Armagnac could be crafted much like wine: with a unique domain, no blending, and in small, perfectly traceable batches. He shared this vision and dedication with his son Marc, who now leads Armagnacs Darroze. Today, they offer a wide variety of rare Armagnacs that highlight the work of local craftsmen.