Francis Darroze 1976 Bellair Grand Bas-Armagnac 45% 700ml Fruit Liqueurs

Francis Darroze 1976 Bellair Grand Bas-Armagnac 45% 700ml Fruit LiqueursA single vintage Grand Bas Armagnac from Francis Darroze, sourced from the Bellair domaine in Bas Armagnac and distilled in 1976. Bottled at 45% 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

known as the centre of excellence for Sicilian food

around mid-October

Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day"

with white currant and white pepper

light tobacco notes

from a subtle blend of infusion of lightly flavoured truffle and sweet wine

not to mention the Pontarlier diary

chalk-and-flint

Finishes clean and dry with a delicate salty

the stems are quite dry

Without any particular elegance ("rustic but with a beautiful structure and a good attack"

grilled chicken or simple roast meats