The story of the Darroze family Armagnac begins with Jean Darroze, a renowned and passionate chef from Gascony. His deep love for the region’s gastronomy and authentic local spirits led him, together with his son Francis, to start collecting and aging Armagnacs from small family estates across the region.
What began as a culinary curiosity soon became a lifelong dedication to preserving the soul of Gascony through exceptional craftsmanship. When Marc Darroze, Francis’s son, joined the family venture, their shared pursuit of excellence earned them the nickname “Treasure Hunters”, given by a French writer in admiration of their relentless quest to uncover the finest casks of this golden spirit.
Today, under Marc’s leadership, Darroze Armagnacs are recognized among the most highly regarded and authentic expressions of Armagnac in the world — a true reflection of three generations of expertise and devotion.
The story of this family Armagnac began with Jean Darroze – a renowned and passionate regional chef. Together with his son Francis, and inspired by their family’s culinary tradition, he started collecting Armagnacs from various estates across the region. Later, Francis’s son Marc joined his father, and together they became the famous “Treasure Hunters,” as one French author called them – tireless explorers of the secrets behind this golden spirit.
Today, the company is led by Marc. Darroze family Armagnacs are recognised as some of the most highly regarded in the world.