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This small property in the locality of Patreville is typical of family farms in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 1990 harvest was stored at ORECO, under State control, from its distillation until June 2012, when we became owners. It has since been stored in one of our cellars, which is closed by a grid and placed under bailiff's seal. \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmber colour. On the nose, musky and vinous aromas (old Semillon), with a waxed sidelined with acetic notes. On the palate, greedy attack, the first notes confirm this characteristic nose, with a predominance of nutmeg and liquorice. 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Its intensely golden colour reveals a particularly expressive aromatic bouquet. T are notes of vanilla, nuts, and dried fruits like currants and prunes, as well as cacao and leather. Persistent and powerful, it will pair nicely with characterful dishes like refined charcuterie or foie gras.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Francis Darroze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548602011807,"sku":"DAR1990BUSQUET200ml","price":98.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/Darroze1990DomainedeBusquetArmagnac49.8_200ml-910029.jpg?v=1714554952"},{"product_id":"comte-de-lamaestre-bas-armagnac-1990-40-700ml","title":"Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac 1990 40% 700ml","description":"Comte de Lamaestre Bas-Armagnac 1990 40% 700ml\r\n\r\nColour: Old gold, orange reflections.\r\nNose: warm vanilla \u0026amp; brioche, sustained by hazelnut \u0026amp; cocoa.\r\nPalate: obvious but soft tanins. Notes of vanilla \u0026amp; butter.\r\n\r\nArmagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. 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