Francis Darroze · France
Darroze 1997 Jouanchicot Grand Bas Armagnac 50% 200ml
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| Vintage | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Variety | Armagnac |
| Region | Roquefort |
| Country | France |
| Producer | Francis Darroze |
| Established | 1974 |
| ABV | 50% |
| Size | 200ml |
Tasting note
This 1997 comes from Domaine de Jouanchicot, a six hectare Bas Armagnac estate on sandy soils at Mauléon d'Armagnac. The grower is Dupont, the distiller Roumat, who distils in a continuous still to 53%, and the spirit is aged in regional oak. Darroze takes the estate's entire production.
Most of the armagnacs in the Darroze cellar are Baco, but Jouanchicot is 100% Ugni Blanc, which the house says moves from floral and white fruit aromas when young towards more exotic notes such as banana, mango and vanilla as it ages. Like the rest of the Collection Unique, it is one estate and one year in its own cask, never blended with other estates or vintages and never reduced with water.
Tasting. Golden. The first nose is fine and elegant, with verbena, mint, peach and orange peel, followed by a toastier wave of leather and tobacco. On the palate the tannins are delicate and rounded, and liquorice emerges with prune and caramel before a long finish.
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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.