An elegant and refined vintage Armagnac, crafted by the Darroze family – one of the most celebrated houses in the Bas-Armagnac region, devoted for over 70 years to the pure art of distillation and maturation. Darroze Carafe 2004 is an expressive, fruity, and harmonious Armagnac that reveals the vibrancy of youth balanced with gentle elegance.
Distilled in the Bas-Armagnac region – an area renowned for its sandy “sables fauves” soils, which lend distillates lightness, purity, and subtle minerality – this Armagnac has been aged for around 20 years in oak casks. The result is a perfect equilibrium between freshness, malt-like sweetness, and delicate spice, hallmarks of Bas-Armagnac distillates.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of ripe pears, dried apricots, vanilla, honey, and soft caramel, followed by subtle notes of white pepper, light smoke, and toasted oak, adding depth and structure. The bouquet is bright, elegant, and inviting, maintaining a beautiful freshness throughout.
On the palate, it is balanced, fruity, and smooth, with layers of honey, pear, toffee, vanilla, and citrus fruits. The texture is silky and creamy, and the finish unfolds with gentle spice, oak warmth, and a pleasant balance between sweetness and tannins. The aftertaste is medium-long, warm, slightly spicy, and remarkably harmonious.
This is a younger Darroze Armagnac, preserving the region’s elegance and fruit-driven liveliness, yet already displaying the warmth and depth of maturity. Darroze Bas Armagnac Carafe 2004 is a subtle, refined, and approachable spirit, perfect for savoring neat or offering as a distinguished gift – its crystal decanter highlighting both the quality of the content and the refinement of presentation.
