Francis Darroze developed a passion for Armagnac while working in his family's Michelin-starred restaurant in Bas-Armagnac. In 1974, he started a new business as a producer and trader, specializing in high-quality Armagnacs from specific estates. He is now known as "The Pope of Armagnac" and offers a wide selection of bottlings from the best domains and vintages. Armagnac is made using a single, continuous distillation process and is a blend of Bacco, Ugni Blanc, and Folle Blanche grapes. This particular Armagnac has been aged for 10 years in oak, resulting in a mature flavor profile with hints of fruit and spices. It is quite powerful and may need some time in the glass to fully appreciate its complexity.