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For three generations the Darbeau family has worked their land on the Gascony hillsides, a corner of south-west France famous for it’s grapes, oak woodlands and sunny autumns, passing their winemaking expertise from father to son.
Today, it’s Jean-Christophe Darbeau who is carrying on the family tradition; cultivating his vines in harmony with nature to produce quality Côte de Gascogne wines; aperitifs and, of course, his Armagnac.
The estate has slowly grown over the years and now covers some 40 hectares: 10 hectares of red grapes (7 ha Merlot, 1 ha Tannat, 1 ha Cabernet Sauvignon and 1 ha Syrah); and 30 hectares of white grapes (10 ha Colombard, 6 ha Gros Manseng, 6 ha Sauvignon Blanc, 6 ha Ugni Blanc, 1 ha Baco and 1 ha Petit Manseng).
Armagnacs come from three defined regions in the south-west of France:
- Haut Armagnac
- Bas Armagnac
- Ténarèze
Maison Darbeau is in the Bas Armagnac region, to the west of the Gers and bordering the Pyrénées Atlantiques. It is a region with a light, loamy soil and a climate moderated by the ocean. The armagnacs from this region are renown for their fruity aromas and, as their character needs fewer years of aging to develop, they can be drunk slightly younger than the armagnacs from the adjacent Haut Armagnac and Ténarèze regions.
Our wines
Our wines are crafted in the most natural way possible.
Our philosophy is to adapt to the vine, not to impose anything.
Domaine du Loc
Dessert wine
Grape
Gros Manseng
Taste
Candied fruit, vanilla, oak and honey. Fresh and tangy. Lingering finish.
Goes well with
Foie gras, duck à l’orange, desserts, pastries.
Keeps for
5 years.
Serve at
8-10°C
Bottle
75cl
Claire de Lune
White, Red, Rosé
Grape
Merlot (for the red), Colombard and Gros Manseng (for the white and the rosé)
Taste
Fresh, light, tangy and fruity.
Goes well with
Seafood, salads, pâté, savory tarts, even pizza, or on its own as an aperitif.
Keeps for
Drink young, keep for up to two years.
Serve at
8-10°C
Bottle
75cl
Domaine La Chapelle
Red
Grape
Merlot
Taste
Well structured palate, red fruit aroma, soft. Good finish.
Goes well with
Pâté, meat, cheese.
Keeps for
Drink young, keep for a maximum of 5 years.
Serve at
16-17°C
Bottle
75cl
Le Raisin Oublié
Sweet
Grape
Petit Manseng
Harvest
By hand, late in the season then vinified in the barrel for a year. Some 70g to 80g of sugar remains in the wine!
Taste
Elegant, lively aroma of candied and exotic fruits.
Goes well with
Foie gras, desserts or on its own as an aperitif.
Keeps for
Drink young, keep for a maximum of 5 years.
Serve at
8-10°C.
Bottle
75cl
To BE
Rosé
Grape
Merlot
Taste
Fresh, light, fruity and tangy.
Goes well with
Seafood, salads, pâté, savory tarts, even pizza, or on it’s own as an aperitif.
Keeps for
Drink young, keep for at most two years.
Serve at
8-10°C.
Bottle
75cl
Our organic wines
In 2018 Jean-Christophe Darbeau converted 7 hectares to organic cultivation with 7 grape varieties: Baco, Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat and Syrah. We encourage you to try the results and are proud to present with our first organic wines.
Terre de Rencontre N°18
White, Red, Rosé
Grape
- Gros Manseng (dry white)
- Cabernet Sauvignon (rosé)
- Tannat, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (red)
Bottle
75cl
Our aperitifs
Floc de Gascogne
White, Rosé
AOC Floc de Gascogne
The classic aperitif of south-west France, made of one-third Bas Armagnac and two-thirds fresh grape juice.
Grape
White: Colombard, Ugni Blanc and Gros Manseng.
Rosé: Merlot, Tannat and Cabernet.
Taste
Fresh, light, fruity and tangy.
Goes well with
Melon, foie gras, desserts and on its own as an aperitif.
Keeps for
Two years maximum.
Serve at
Chilled at 8°C.
Bottle
75cl
Le Darbi
Sweet
An original creation by Jean-Christophe Darbeau. Like the Floc de Gascogn, the Darbi comprises one third Bas Armagnac. The originality lies in the two-thirds fresh grape juice: Jean-Christophe has chosen a single grape variety, the Gros Manseng. The the result is then aged 10 months in barrels.
Taste
Candied fruit, sweet, vanilla, honey and hints of oak. Very rich.
Goes well with
Foie gras, desserts, pastries, or on its own as an aperitif.
Keeps for
No limit: it ages very well.
Serve at
Chilled at 8°C.
Bottle
50cl
Our armagnacs
The oldest French brandy, Armagnac can trace its origins back to 1310 and the town of Eauze in the south-west of France.
It is produced by distilling white wine, typically of the grape varieties Colombard, Ugni Blanc, Baco 22A and Folle blanche. Armagnac is distilled only once which results in a more fragrant spirit than Cognac which is distilled twice. The spirit is then aged in oak barrels where it develops its special and distinctive flavour.
In a region marked of hills and valleys, the grapes ripen under the Gascogne sun on the hillsides, while the woodlands that occupy the hilltops provide the wood used to make the barrels used to age the armagnac.
How to read a label
The different categories refer to the minimum duration the spirit spent maturing in wooden barrels:
- VS or Three Stars: At least two years of age
- VO (Very Old), VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) or Reserve: At least five years of age
- Extra or XO: At least 6 years of age
- Hors d’âge: At least 10 years of age
- Millésimes: An older, vintage armagnac from a single year
Hors d'âge (12 ans d'âge)
Fruity, complex, slightly woody and with hints of vanilla.
Colombard and Ugni Blanc grapes.
Bottle
35cl, 70cl
Vieille réserve (25 ans d'âge)
A blend of 25 year old armagnacs.
Time has done its work resulting in a complex layering of flavours.
This armagnac is for connoisseurs.
Bottle
70cl
Darbeau JC millésimes
We have vintage armagancs from virtualy every year from 1900 to the present day.
We can personalise the label for you if you wish.
Available to order only.
Bottle
70cl
22 A
A blend of armaganacs over 30 years old.
Pure, expressive, warm and long lasting.
Made from Baco 22A grapes hence the name 22 A.
Bottle
70cl
Number One
A young armagnac that’s an excellent base for mixing your cocktails and aperitifs.
Bottle
50cl
Our gift boxes
We can tailor make gift boxes for your events, for your clients, as presents etc.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Where to find our products
Maison Darbeau has stands at various markets, festivals, fairs and events across France throughout the year.
There are also occasional special events and open days on the estate.
You can also buy at Jean-Christophe Darbeau’s own shop Lou Ptit Mercat, Route Principale (D931), 32370 Manciet. In addition to his own wines and spirits there is a selection of locally produced fresh fruit and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, meat, foie gras. See below for more details.
Come back to this section from time to time for details of the latest events.
Summer markets
Marché à Vieux-Boucau (40480)
Tous les samedis matin à partir du 8 avril
Marché traditionnel.
Place de la mairie
40480 Vieux-Boucau
Shows
Foire aux vins de Wanze, Belgique
le 28 au 30 Avril, 2023
Les Bacchusards sont heureux de vous inviter à participer à leur 20ème Foire aux vins, les 28, 29 et 30 avril 2023.
La partie restauration est assurée par l’équipe du restaurant ‘Qui Ramène Bobonne’ de Hannut.
Vendredi 28 Avril de 18h à 22h.
Samedi 29 Avril de 15h à 21h.
Dimanche 30 Avril de 11h à 20h.
Salle Communale Jacques Brel
Rue Pol Jaspart
4520 Wanze
BELGIQUE
Restaurants
Bistro Brocante Cave
Bistrot - Brocante - Cave, the BBC is a place for sharing and conviviality with a mission: to eat well while having fun; with a lunch and dinner service and a wine cellar with more than 80 wines to consume on the spot or to take away.
Plus a range of Christmas present ideas are currently for sale.
Open from Thursday evening to midday Monday.
14 Place du Colonel Parisot
32290 Aignan
Shops & wine merchants
Cavutopie
Cavutopie sells a choice selection of wines created by winemakers respectful of their terroirs, passionate and concerned about the quality of their products.
Cavutopia is also:
- A Betty partner boutique with a selection of raw and matured milk cheeses
- A selection of over 100 beers, which you can also taste on site!
- A selection of spirits: whiskey, rum, gin, armagnac, etc.
- Cheese platters
- Bellota ham Pata Negra
- A wine bar to taste everything on site!
- And a friendly atmosphere!
36 avenue Georges Pompidou
31270 Cugnaux
Chai Hossegor
We don’t leave our product selection to chance!
The range of wines well sell are from small regional producers through famous grand cru. Every wine is tested and reviewed by the team before we stock it.
Throughout the year there are tasting evenings and events.
119 avenue Tisserands
40150 Soots Hossegor
Jean-Christophe Darbeau’s own deli shop 'Lou Ptit Mercat'
When you pass through Manciet you can’t miss Lou Ptit Mercat located in the heart of the village on the main road (the D931). Opened in July 2016, the store was born from Jean-Christophe Darbeau’s desire to have a space to present his products and those of his many friends.
Fresh produce
The store is divided into two parts. One side is devoted to fresh farm products (fruit and vegetables), bread, cheese, honey and eggs. There is also fresh meat, supplied by David Pérencin, and you can place orders for cuts not available in-store.
Local specialties
The other part of the store showcases the products that make the Gascogne region so special: local wines, Armagnac, Floc, foie gras, and gift boxes. In addition to the full Maison Darbeau range there are organic wines from Jean-Yves Millere, Francis Cabrel; the Jurancon wine of Jean-Marc Grussaute; Pacherenc and Madiran from Gabriel Hughes; and champagne from Eric Bonnevie. Foie gras and preserves are from Pierre-Laurent Larrieu whose reputation is well established.
Food and conviviality
“We regularly organise events and tastings” says Jean-Christophe Darbeau, “I want this space to be a place where we can get together and discover these products”.
The dynamic team of Monique, Virginia and Émeline look forward to welcoming you to the store.
Location
Lou Ptit Mercat
Route Principale (D931)
32370 Manciet
Opening times
Mornings (including Sunday)
09:00 – 12:30
Afternoons (not Tuesday or Sunday)
15:30 – 19:00
Telephone
Contact
Head Office
Maison Darbeau
Place du Monument Aux Morts
32370 Manciet
FRANCE
Phone: 05 62 08 15 08
Mobile: +33 6 75 74 87 74
Fax: +33 5 62 08 53 55
Email: contact@maisondarbeau.com
