A prestigious Armagnac that embodies the elegance, depth, and maturity of the Bas-Armagnac region. This expression is crafted by the Darroze family, regarded as one of the most esteemed Armagnac houses in France, with more than 70 years of expertise in the art of aging and blending.
This Armagnac is an assemblage, a blend of several Bas-Armagnac grape distillates aged for a minimum of 20 years in oak barrels. The maturation imparts a rich, rounded, and harmonious profile, where fruit, spice, and subtle oxidative notes are perfectly balanced.
The nose reveals dried plums, figs, orange peel, tobacco, and soft vanilla, followed by hints of sandalwood, honey, and caramelized nuts. The aroma is deep, mature, warm, and expressive, showcasing the classic signature of Bas-Armagnac.
On the palate, it is rich, full-bodied, and refined, with layers of dried fruit, honey, caramel, vanilla, oak, and spice. The texture is silky and concentrated, with a beautiful balance between sweetness and fine tannins. The finish is long, warm, and elegant, leaving notes of tobacco, dried fruit, and gentle oak.
A mature, refined, and harmonious Armagnac, perfectly capturing the essence of 20 years of aging. Les Grands Assemblages 20 ans impresses with its subtle complexity, where fruit, spice, vanilla, and delicate oxidative tones blend in perfect sensory harmony.