Armagnac Darroze 1983

A lover of his South-West and its ancient tradition, this cult chef of Landes gastronomy initiated his son Francis to the art of cooking, to great wines, and to fine Gascon brandies. It is by cultivating this taste for tradition and authenticity that Francis Darroze, by exploring with his father, an experienced and demanding oenophile, this famous terroir of Bas-Armagnac and by tasting treasures hidden deep in small estates, became a true discoverer of estate-bottled Armagnacs.

The first discoveries date back to the 1950s & 60s, then intensified from the 1970s with the construction of a cellar specifically dedicated to aging.

His son Marc, a trained oenologist, followed in his footsteps in 1996. Both complementary, both "treasure hunters," as Martine Nouet called them in her book "Eaux-de-vie: le guide," they have crisscrossed the Armagnac lands for all these years in search of this liquid gold that they offer you.

Treasure hunters first out of taste, but also to satisfy a loyal clientele in search of quality brandies, they were together discoverers of Armagnacs. Today, Marc Darroze alone oversees the business, Francis Darroze having taken a well-deserved active retirement. He continues the work of guardian, sometimes initiated by his father, to make these treasures accessible to us.