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Francis Darroze
Darroze Grand Bas Armagnac 'Les Grands Assemblages' (Blend) 40 years 43% 700ml CARAFE
Style
Armagnac, Armagnac > Bas Armagnac
Producer
Francis Darroze
Origin
Bas-Armagnac (Roquefort, Landes)
Bottle
700ml
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What it tastes like.
Another exceptional price/age ratio for a wood-aged spirit can be found in this majestic 40-year-old Bas Armagnac (the age statement here refers to the youngest Armagnac in the blend). The diversity in crus, vintages, grape varieties and styles has allowed Marc Darroze to work on his "Les Grands Assemblages" (The Great Blends), chosen for their complementary characteristics, the selected Armagnacs in each bottling are of different ages. After over four decades in 400-litre barrels, expect this to have evolved layers of sweet spices, candied fruits, rancio and super soft, round tannins.
The house
Francis Darroze at a glance.
Place and craft
Where it is from.
OriginBas-Armagnac (Roquefort, Landes)
ProducerFrancis Darroze
StyleArmagnac, Armagnac > Bas Armagnac
The useful bits
Specs and numbers.
Volume700ml
ABV43.0%
Case size6 bottles
SKUCer/DAR40YEARS
Delivery
How it gets to you.
Brisbane and nearby delivery options appear at checkout when available.
Quick answers
Before you checkout.
Can I mix this into a six-pack?
Yes. Any eligible mix of six bottles can count toward the mixed-six offer at cart level.
Is the bottle held for me after adding to cart?
Not permanently. Allocated bottles are safest once checkout is complete.
Can I ask for advice?
Yes. Use the contact details in the footer and the Caravan team can point you toward a good bottle.
About Francis Darroze (cross-ref).
How to pour it.
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Temperature
Room temperature. No ice for the first pour — taste the spirit before diluting.
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Glassware
Tulip or copita — NOT a balloon snifter (drops the aroma).
From the same house.
Before you open it.
A few practical answers for storage, delivery, and choosing the right bottle.
How should I store it before opening?
Keep it somewhere cool, dark, and steady. Wine prefers cellar temperature; spirits are happier away from heat and direct sunlight.
How long will it keep once opened?
Wine changes quickly after opening; spirits and liqueurs generally hold longer if capped tightly and kept out of heat. If it is a special bottle, ask before opening and the team can give product-specific guidance.
Can I ask for a similar bottle?
Yes. Contact Caravan with this bottle name and the occasion; the team can suggest a close match, a safer gift, or a step up or down in price.
How is it packed for delivery?
Orders are packed in bottle-safe cartons. If anything arrives damaged or looks wrong, contact the team with your order number and a photo so they can sort the next step.
What about hot weather shipping?
The team avoids making one-size-fits-all promises around heat and carrier timing. For heat-sensitive or cellar bottles, contact Caravan before ordering and they can advise the safest dispatch window.
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