Domaine de Tucom 1974/2024 - 50 yo - Armagnac Darroze

Volume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 46% | Colouring: No

Special Features:

Half a century in oak defines this vintage Armagnac from Domaine de Tucom. It was distilled once in 1974 and bottled in January 2024 after 50 years of maturation for Darroze’s Unique Collection. Its 46% is the natural cask strength: no water was added before bottling.

The Unique Collection preserves the origin of each Armagnac: Darroze blends neither different estates nor different vintages. No sugar, caramel or tannin is added either. Despite its long maturation, this bottling is led by fruity and floral impressions. It comes in black gift packaging.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Ripe mirabelle plums, nectarines and quinces unfold on the nose. Lavender adds a floral accent, with candied pineapple appearing as a subtle nuance.
• Palate: Juicy peach and apple meet ripe strawberries on the palate. Sultanas lend a delicate sweetness, while the body feels dense and layered.
• Finish: The fruit lingers with lasting concentration. Sultanas remain particularly prominent on the finish.

Distillery/Bottler:

Domaine de Tucom is located in Cravancères in Bas-Armagnac. Its 15 hectares of vineyards grow on sandy-clay soils; the grape varieties are 80% Baco and 20% Ugni Blanc. Patricia Tartas is the estate’s producer, while Ponsola handles distillation. Darroze selects the Armagnacs and oversees their further maturation and bottling.

The history of Darroze is closely linked to Jean Darroze’s restaurant in Villeneuve-de-Marsan. It was there that his son Francis discovered the wines and spirits of Gascony. From the late 1960s onwards, Francis sought out small producers in Bas-Armagnac, selected their spirits and followed their progress through to bottling. His son Marc continues this work. Darroze looks after Armagnacs from around thirty estates in cellars in Roquefort and Labastide d’Armagnac.

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