Darroze Domaine de la Poste 1975 48%

Colour: Dark amber with golden lights. Irregular heavy tears.

Nose: Cooked fruit and resinous tones remind me a bit of a 20–30yo Bois Ordinaires cognac. Chocolate and toffee dominate, with an empyreumatic character closer to 1973 but less Bourbon-like.

Palate: Thick texture, rich chocolate development, fresh citrus lift. Ends on dark chocolate and prune tart.

Last Notes: Dry floral and potpourri tones. Still chocolate-forward, with hints of menthol, quince, and baked apple. Finishes on toffee and madeleine cake.

I miss a tad of balance and depth with this one. However, nice kind of very old Tenareze.