it has three individual soil types across a three-sided cirque (an amphitheatre-like valley head) that rises above the other vineyards
with yellowed straw and apple cider on the nose
as the wine is full of crunchy and refreshing fresh fruit
depth and harmony that defines old Grenache when cultivated in refined terroirs
Zinfandel is notoriously difficult to grow
Darroze 1991 Rieston GBA 49% 700ml g1 it has three individual soilProduced from fruit sourced from Deyres Jean Luc's property in the village of Perquie, this 100% Baco Armagnac was also distilled by the grower. Matured in local oak and bottled in 2021, Darroze describe it as subtly woody, with notes of vanilla and sweet liquorice, candied fruit, apricot, quince jam, dried fruits, toasted almonds and balsamic. The finish is silky and long. Like the rest of Darroze's 'Unique Collection', it's bottled undiluted. 49%