The Darroze Family Story: From Restaurant to Armagnac

The adventure began with Jean Darroze, whose legendary restaurant in Villeneuve-de-Marsan showcased the cuisine of the Landes region. His son Francis Darroze, introduced to fine wines and brandies, developed a passion for Bas Armagnacs and quickly became a recognized expert on the appellation's best terroirs. Starting in the 1950s-1960s, he assembled a comprehensive collection of Bas Armagnacs, chosen for their finesse and aromatic richness.

A Cellar Built to Master the Aging Process

In the early 70s, Francis built a cellar to personally control the quality of the aging process. Since 1996, his son Marc Darroze, a trained oenologist, has continued this pursuit of excellence with the same exacting standards: authenticity, terroir, and absolute quality.

The Unique Collection: Vintage Cask Strength

The Unique Collection offers Cask Strength Bas Armagnacs, with a range of fifty vintages, the oldest of which date back to 1918. Each bottle corresponds to a harvest year, aged at natural proof without reduction.

The Great Blends: The Art of Gascon Blending

The Great Blends combine several Grand Crus from Bas Armagnac in cuvées ranging from 8 to 60 years old. A complementary approach that reveals the complexity and depth of the Gascon terroirs carefully blended by Marc Darroze.

The CAP Vintage Selection

CAP Vintage is proud to offer the complete range of Darroze Armagnacs — rare vintages, Cask Strengths, and Great Blends — true "treasure hunters" of the Southwest.