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An exceptional, mature single domaine Armagnac, crafted by the renowned Darroze family, whose name has been synonymous with the mastery, precision, and authenticity of the Bas-Armagnac region for over 70 years. This edition – a Domaine de Cantau distillate – was distilled in 1992 and aged for more than three decades in oak casks, achieving a refined balance of fruitiness, oak maturity, and delicate spice.
The Domaine de Cantau estate is located in the village of Hontanx, in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, where the “sables fauves” sandy soils—among the most prized in the region—impart gentle minerality, elegance, and depth. Distillates from this terroir are renowned for their fruit-forward, subtle, and long-lived character.
On the nose, it reveals layers of dried plums, figs, orange zest, and caramel, complemented by notes of tobacco, vanilla, cedarwood, honey, and a delicate hint of spice. The bouquet is deep, elegant, and harmonious, while retaining a sense of freshness.
On the palate, it is rich, slightly oily, and complex, with unfolding layers of dried fruits, toffee, vanilla, oak, and dark chocolate. Subtle nuances of tobacco, cedar, nuts, and gentle smoke emerge over time. The texture is silky and rounded, leading to a long, warm finish, marked by elegant oak and refined spice.
This is a classic, mature, and harmonious Bas-Armagnac, uniting the precision of the Darroze family with the expression of the Domaine de Cantau terroir. Domaine de Cantau 1992 is a collector’s edition, created for those who appreciate a deep, balanced, and authentic Armagnac, revealing three decades of maturity and tradition in every glass.
