The style of the old Armagnac can only be truly appreciated by trying Francis Darroze's Bas-Armagnac Domaine de Couzard-Lassalle, 1999. This pure unfiltered Armagnac is made from berries harvested from 35-year-old vines of the Bucco variety, which cover an area of approximately 2.5 hectares. The sandy and clay-rich sandstone soils allow for good drainage and moisture penetration to the roots. The Armagnac is naturally produced through the evaporation of alcohol from the wine material and is aged for many years without the addition of water or cognac. This process ensures the desired level of beverage strength. The Armagnac has a classic, rich, and balanced taste that showcases the strong personality of the Bas-Armagnac terroir. Its intense dark amber color with hints of mahogany and gold highlights adds to its allure. The aroma is complex and infinite, with subtle notes of toast, spice, wood, vanilla, walnuts, and almonds. The taste is thick and intense, with rounded tannins, fruity notes of quince and prunes, and a long finish with woody undertones.