Francis Darroze 2006 Pouteou Grand Bas-Armagnac 49.5% 700ml New Zealand Wines

Francis Darroze 2006 Pouteou Grand Bas-Armagnac 49.5% 700ml New Zealand WinesA single vintage Grand Bas Armagnac from Francis Darroze, sourced from the Pouteou domaine in Bas Armagnac and distilled in 2006. Bottled at 49. 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

Expresses a pleasant sweetness on the palate

ample spice—and the palate is luxurious

and a whisper of clove

You can also use our pear wine as a topping on an ice cream cup

a unique and exceptional cognac

capsicum and medium-plus plum-skin acidity show well against fine chalky tannin

This flavoured alcohol is then carefully distilled to obtain the extract of orange essence and is aged for many months in old oak casks

it displays the estate’s characteristic tension but with perfectly controlled power that brings a richer

dark chocolate mousse

fine and delicate

which was one of the wines produced when the winery was founded

with mahogany