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An exceptional single domaine Armagnac, aged for more than five decades and crafted by the legendary Darroze family, who for over 70 years have set the benchmark for quality and craftsmanship in the Bas-Armagnac region. This release — the Domaine de Tucom distillate — was distilled in 1974 and aged in oak casks for over 45 years, reaching a flawless equilibrium of maturity, elegance, and depth.
The Domaine de Tucom estate lies near Eauze, in the very heart of Bas-Armagnac, where the classic “sables fauves” soils — sandy, warm, and rich in iron oxides — lend the spirit subtle minerality, purity, and remarkable longevity. This terroir, combined with slow aging in oak, allows the Armagnac to retain its vibrant fruit character while developing spicy richness and aromatic complexity.
On the nose, it reveals layers of dried plums, figs, dates, and orange peel, intertwined with honey, vanilla, chocolate, cedar, tobacco, and a gentle wisp of smoke. The bouquet is deep, mature, and harmonious, full of Bas-Armagnac elegance and oxidative finesse.
On the palate, it is concentrated, silky, and composed, showing notes of caramel, dried fruits, oak spice, vanilla, cocoa, and a touch of nuttiness. The tannins developed over decades of aging provide texture and structure, while maintaining an impeccable balance between sweetness and spice. The finish is long, warm, and slightly smoky, leaving behind elegant echoes of tobacco, chocolate, and honey.
A collectible and supremely refined Bas-Armagnac, perfectly reflecting the Darroze family’s precision and the Domaine de Tucom terroir. Domaine de Tucom 1974 is a masterpiece of time, where half a century of maturation has transformed into a harmonious, rich, and elegantly orchestrated symphony of flavor.
