Domaine de Pere 1994/2024 30 Year Old Armagnac Darroze (70cl, 48.5%)

This is a Bas-Armagnac from Domaine de Péré, part of Darroze's Unique Collection. It was distilled in 1994, aged 30 years in oak casks and bottled in January 2024 at natural cask strength. The estate grows Baco and Ugni Blanc, and the casks hold 420 litres. The character combines fresh and dried fruit with floral accents and vanilla, with dried mango and dates prominent. The finish keeps juicy fruit and sweet dried fruit. Nose: apple, grape and nectarine with dried mango and candied mandarin, plus orange blossom and violet. Palate: soft and layered, with juicy plums, mirabelles and ripe pears, date sweetness, vanilla and floral notes. Finish: long, with juicy fruit and sweet dried fruit.