Francis Darroze 1995 Boubée Grand Bas-Armagnac 46.5% 700ml Merlot

Francis Darroze 1995 Boubée Grand Bas-Armagnac 46.5% 700ml MerlotA single vintage Grand Bas Armagnac from Francis Darroze, sourced from the Boube domaine in Bas Armagnac and distilled in 1995. Bottled at 46. 5% Darroze never reduces below natural cask strength when the eau de vie permits, preserving the single domaine character. Francis Darroze is the most respected single domaine bottler in Bas Armagnac. Founded by Francis Darroze in 1974 and now run by his son Marc, the maison sources mature eaux de vie from a

with fruit

Notes of oyster shell hint at the minerality to come

fine and elegant

A very classy dry Riesling and one for all of us hardcore Riesling fans

From the deep

finishing notes of oak and a lingering spiciness

it is spicy with vegetal notes from end to end

With a lot of complexity

raw seafood

Appearance: Refreshingly crystal clear

its maturation in wine casks

with the powdery tannins and natural acidity drawing the wine to a persistent finish