1977 Darroze Domaine de La Poste 40 Year Old Cask Strength Tenareze Armagnac (700ml)

Produced from 50 year old Ugni Blanc vines grown on the sandy soils of Domaine de La Poste located in Tenareze, this Armagnac was distilled in 1977 and bottled in January 2017. As most of the production here was carried out in the '70s, there are a numerous vintages from that decade being offered by Darroze under his "Unique Collection" label that are worth seeking out.

Tasting note: Polished copper / beams from the glass. Ideal clarity. A fabulous brandy bouquet opening with cigar box, prunes and hints of varnish. Expands with time in the glass adding suggestions of fig paste, nectarine, almond pastry, vanilla custard, black pepper and rancio. Entry is a little firm, oak-heavy, dry; countered by a burst of sweet fruits as the wood dovetails into fig, apricot, nectarine and vanilla. Climaxes in the aftertaste which sustains the flavours of the middle stage with extraordinary staying power. Resonates for 20 seconds plus. Even better after extended air contact. Outstanding. 49% Alc./Vol.