with yellowed straw and apple cider on the nose
it has three individual soil types across a three-sided cirque (an amphitheatre-like valley head) that rises above the other vineyards
the winery's commitment to excellence originates in their own hillside vineyards
The peppery notes come from its maturity
Zinfandel is notoriously difficult to grow
Darroze 1991 Rieston GBA 49% 700ml g1 with yellowed straw and appleProduced 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%