Darroze Domaine de la Poste 1973 48%

Colour: Mahogany with red lights. Irregular heavy tears.

Nose: Inviting nutty tones at first. Heady citrus notes on orange blossom. A wild fruitiness reminds me of very old Bons Bois cognacs ( intense fruitiness without the chalky structure). Strong empyreumatic profile with burnt wood and classic Bourbon-like undertones, typical of Tenareze (sweet woody notes, violet perfume).

Palate: Thick texture with a slight acidity in the aftertaste. Intense cocoa and liquid chocolate notes, recalling Dartigalongue 1993 Folle Blanche but with more delicacy. Warm spices on nutmeg and caraway.

Last Notes: Balsamic shades appear with air, alongside raspberry pie and persistent citrus notes. Ends on rooibos-like tea-ish aromas. The fruitiness again feels very Bons Bois-like.

A bold expression of Tenareze with an appealing style, though it lacks a bit of depth and balance to go higher.