Francis Darroze 1982 Bellair Grand Bas-Armagnac 48.5% 700ml Single Malts & Blends

Francis Darroze 1982 Bellair Grand Bas-Armagnac 48.5% 700ml Single Malts & BlendsA single vintage Grand Bas Armagnac from Francis Darroze, sourced from the Bellair domaine in Bas Armagnac and distilled in 1982. 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

Rudi Kofler

it will not leave you indifferent

The ageing in oak for 15 months has enhanced the mouth-feel of this wine

herbal-fruit

Served well-chilled

and it has silky tannins and a full-bodied

the "Leonardo da Vinci of the Gardens"

thanks to ideal weather conditions and a perfect growing season

There is a nice peppery bite at the end and a bit of earthiness present as well

With its lovely almond hue

goblet-pruned vines on clay-calcareous soils

lightly bitter