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An exceptional and deeply mature single domaine Armagnac, crafted by the renowned Darroze family, who for over seven decades have perfected the art of distillation in the Bas-Armagnac region. This edition — a Domaine de Bellair distillate — was distilled in 1981 and aged for more than four decades in oak casks, reaching a perfect harmony of maturity, depth, and elegance.
The Domaine de Bellair estate is located in the village of Bretagne-d’Armagnac, one of the most prestigious areas of Bas-Armagnac, where the “sables fauves” sandy soils, rich in iron oxides, lend the spirit a touch of minerality, finesse, and structure. This unique terroir gives birth to Armagnacs celebrated for their warmth, elegance, and exceptional longevity.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried fruits, chocolate, nuts, smoke, and caramel, enriched by notes of tobacco, cedar, honey, spice, and delicate balsamic oak. The bouquet is rich and profound, yet maintains remarkable softness and balance.
On the palate, it is concentrated yet smooth, unfolding layers of dried plums, figs, caramel, honey, and chocolate. In the mid-palate, oak tannins, tobacco, gentle smoke, and nutty tones emerge, leading to a long, warm, and elegant finish. The texture is silky and slightly oily, full of depth and refinement.
This is a classic, mature, and collectible Bas-Armagnac, expressing both the terroir of Domaine de Bellair and the precision of the Darroze family. Domaine de Bellair 1981 stands as a masterful example of aged excellence, where fruit sweetness, oak warmth, and refined spice merge into one harmonious, enduring impression.
