Appearance: pale gold with aniseed-coloured highlights
with yellowed straw and apple cider on the nose
facing the midday sun and basking in the reflected glory of the River Marne at its foot
It is a testament to the cool vintage that this balances scintillating drive and profound complexity
as the wine is full of crunchy and refreshing fresh fruit
Darroze 1991 Rieston GBA 49% 700ml g1 Appearance: pale gold with aniseed-colouredProduced from fruit sourced from Deyres Jean Luc's property in the village of Perquie, this 100% Baco Armagnac was also distilled by the grower. Matured in local oak and bottled in 2021, Darroze describe it as subtly woody, with notes of vanilla and sweet liquorice, candied fruit, apricot, quince jam, dried fruits, toasted almonds and balsamic. The finish is silky and long. Like the rest of Darroze's 'Unique Collection', it's bottled undiluted. 49%