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A single domaine Armagnac from the renowned Bas-Armagnac region, crafted by the Darroze family, who for more than 70 years have upheld a precise and artisanal approach to Armagnac production and maturation. This edition is an authentic Domaine de Cantau distillate, bottled after more than 15 years of aging in oak casks, preserving its natural character — unfiltered and without added coloring.
The Domaine de Cantau estate is located in the village of Hontanx, in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, where the “sables fauves” type of sandy soil imparts gentle acidity and refined minerality. These conditions give the spirit its fruitiness, roundness, and remarkable aromatic depth.
The nose opens with notes of dried apricots, figs, orange peel, and caramel, complemented by vanilla, honey, spices, and oak. A delicate touch of tobacco and cedarwood adds a sense of refined maturity.
On the palate, it is rich, warm, and elegant, with layers of dried fruits, toffee, honey, oak, and dark chocolate. The texture is creamy and slightly oily, while the finish is long, spicy, and gently smoky, leaving a soft lingering warmth.
This is a mature, harmonious, and authentic Armagnac, preserving the fruit-driven and spicy elegance typical of the Bas-Armagnac region. Domaine de Cantau 2008 unites the precision of the Darroze family with the expression of the estate’s terroir — a spirit crafted for peaceful contemplation or a distinguished collection.
