Darroze Domaine de la Poste 1976 48%

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

Nose: Dominated by wood and spice from the start. Dusty shades, strong tannins. Coconut powder, caramelized orange zest, and even a touch of Demerara rum character.

Palate: Heavy empyreumatic tones balanced by herbal notes (infused sage). The chocolate spectrum is again prominent. Some freshness in the aftertaste with plum eau-de-vie and orange zest.

Last Notes: Still slightly dusty with air. Strong tannins, warm spices (zan, paprika, cumin). A hint of oxidized Port shades and a finish on cherry sweets and dark chocolate.

The boldest and most tannic of the four. Lacking precision and balance, but its structure may appeal to lovers of powerful armagnacs.