Lot presentation

Francis Darroze 1986 Of. Domaine de Coquillon bottled 2003 Collection Unique Bas-Armagnac

The wine

A Darroze Armagnac distilled by Mr Roumat at Domaine de Coquillon in 1986 and bottled at cask strength in 2003. The estate is located in Bas-Armagnac and spans 4.5 hectares of tawny sands (sables fauves), a typical soil type for this area of the appellation, planted entirely with Baco grapes.

About the Producer Darroze

Who hasn't heard of the chef Jean Darroze? An emblematic figure of Landes gastronomy, this south-western chef has passed on his passion for cooking, fine wine, and local spirits to his son Francis Darroze. The latter quickly developed a sophisticated palate and, from the 1950s, began searching for lesser well-known Armagnacs. This project went so well that, in the 1970s, he had a cellar dedicated to ageing built. Next in line was his son, Marc, who continued this tradition of seeking liquid gold – made form Ugni Blanc – which we are delighted to offer on iDealwine.