Domaine de Salie 1995 29 Year Old Armagnac Darroze (70cl, 48.5%)

A vintage Armagnac from a single estate, distilled in 1995 at Domaine de Salie and matured for 29 years in oak before Darroze bottled it in January 2024. It is bottled undiluted at its natural cask strength of 48.5%, with no colouring, in a 700ml bottle with gift packaging. The Unique Collection keeps individual origins separate and matures in 420-litre oak casks. On the nose there are fresh nectarines and mango with redcurrants and dates, plus toffee, orange blossom and clove. The palate is full and balanced, with elderflower syrup, blackberries, plums, cherries and quince, alongside caramel, vanilla cream and liquorice. The long finish remains shaped by a layered interplay of fruity aromas.