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Darroze - Chateau de Gaube - 1966 Collection

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Tasting notes

This 1966 vintage sports a tawny color with golden highlights. The nose is complex and intense, marked by roasting, cocoa and praline. On the palate, Armagnac is still very powerful, even virile. This strong, explosive character carries its aromas of toast and fruit in brandy.

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Provenance

Type
Armagnac
Producer
Darroze
Country
France
Style
Hors Dage

Food pairings

Key characteristics

About this armagnac

Darroze Chateau de Gaube 1966 Collection is a rare and exquisite Armagnac that offers a rich and complex taste profile. On the palate, you can expect a harmonious blend of dried fruits, oak, spices, and a hint of vanilla. The aroma is intense with notes of caramel, roasted nuts, and a touch of leather, creating a luxurious sensory experience. What sets this vintage apart is its exceptional smoothness and long, lingering finish that showcases the quality and craftsmanship of Darroze.

This vintage Armagnac is perfect for special occasions that call for a touch of elegance and sophistication. Enjoy it as a digestif after a fine dining experience or savor it slowly on its own to fully appreciate its depth of flavors. Pair it with dark chocolate, nuts, or a selection of artisanal cheeses to enhance the tasting experience and create memorable moments with friends and loved ones.

The Château Reverie

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Darroze Chateau de Gaube 1966 Armagnac
  • 20 ml aged Cognac
  • 15 ml dry vermouth
  • 10 ml crème de cacao blanc
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 5 ml honey syrup (1:1 ratio)

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with large ice cubes
  2. Stir continuously for 45 seconds until properly chilled and diluted
  3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared glass
  4. Express the oils from an orange twist over the surface

Serve

Coupe glass chilled to 0°C, garnished with a single candied chestnut placed on the rim and a paper-thin orange twist suspended above the drink's surface, served with one large clear ice sphere in the glass

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Producer

Darroze

Darroze is an armagnac producer based in France's Gascony region, in southwestern France. The house is known for bottling vintage and aged armagnacs, often sourcing spirits from various estates within the traditional armagnac…

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