Darroze Armagnac 'Domaine de Bellair' 1981

Glowing with a rich amber in colour, this delightful brandy pulls you in straight away with lush aromas of dried fig, prune, and orange peel, wrapped in polished oak and a touch of cigar box. Silky and layered, the palate unfolds from baked fruit and toffee, into cocoa, walnut, and warm spice. Decades of ageing bring depth without heaviness, letting fruit, wood, and earth play in the balance. The finish is long and confident, echoing leather, spice, and gentle sweetness. This is an Armagnac made for very special occasions.

Distillery Darroze · Bas-Armagnac · France · 🇫🇷

Master distiller Marc Darroze

Method Magic Darroze started with a love of the Southwest and a family table, where Jean Darroze passed on his taste for great food, wine, and Armagnac to his son Francis. In the late 1960s, Francis hit the back roads of Bas Armagnac, hunting down exceptional eaux-de-vie and founding Maison Armagnac Darroze. His idea was simple and bold: treat Armagnac like fine. Think single estate, unblended, and fully traceable! Today, that spirit lives on through his son Marc, who stewards a rare lineup of thirty domaines, each capturing terroir, craftsmanship, and the slow magic of time. 🏛️🥃

Spirit of Time Vintage: 1981

Type Armagnac 🍇

Great with Mature Cheese · Dark Chocolate · Salted Nuts