Discover the exclusive collection of Armagnac Ténarèze from Maison Baron Gaston Legrand, presented in their authentic Brut de Fût (cask strength) version. These rare vintages, spanning from 1971 to 2002, come from the Ténarèze terroir, the second cru of the Armagnac appellation, located in the heart of the village of Lannepax in the Gers.
Ténarèze is distinguished by its clay-limestone soils that give the eaux-de-vie a powerful, structured and aromatic character. Founded over 120 years ago and acquired in 1998 by the Lhéraud family, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand perpetuates a tradition of excellence in crafting exceptional armagnacs, distilled according to the traditional low-proof method.
These Armagnac Ténarèze Brut de Fût embody the quintessence of the terroir and the ancestral savoir-faire of the house. Aged extensively in Gascon oak barrels, they develop an aromatic palette of remarkable depth and intensity.
The 1971 vintage, presented as Brut de Fût, embodies all the richness and nobility of the Lannepax terroir. Its powerful nose reveals aromas of spiced butter, dried fruits, walnuts and prunes. On the palate, the attack is frank and balanced, carried by rich and still very present tannins. Subtle, elegant and aromatic, this eau-de-vie expresses beautiful freshness and remarkable length for its age. Its harmonious and persistent finish opens with delicate spiced and vanilla notes, offering a tasting of exceptional depth.
The 1972 vintage perfectly illustrates the mastery and savoir-faire of the house. Its powerful and expressive nose is dominated by aromas of spiced butter and dried fruits. The palate attack is frank and balanced, supported by rich and present tannins. This cuvée offers beautiful freshness and remarkable length, with a harmonious and persistent finish that concludes with a delicately spiced note, the distinctive sign of a great Armagnac.
The 1974 reveals the finesse and depth of the great Ténarèze vintages. After long aging in oak barrels, it unveils a powerful and expressive nose marked by aromas of spiced butter and dried fruits. On the palate, it captivates with its remarkable balance: rich tannins, elegant texture and beautiful freshness that testify to its noble age. The finish, harmonious and persistent, leaves a refined and aromatic impression.
The 1975 vintage expresses all the elegance and depth of the terroir. Its powerful and expressive nose reveals aromas of spiced butter and dried fruits. The palate attack is frank and perfectly balanced, carried by rich tannins and an elegant texture that testify to long, masterful aging. The finish, harmonious and persistent, underscores the richness and complexity of this vintage, testimony to the savoir-faire of Maison Baron Gaston Legrand.
These Armagnac Ténarèze Brut de Fût are characterized by their controlled power, assertive tannic structure and surprising freshness despite their age. The "rainbow" bouquet typical of Ténarèze – walnuts, prunes, fern and vanilla – unfolds with intensity, accompanied by complex notes of spiced butter, dried fruits, toasted oak and sweet spices.
The Brut de Fût version preserves the authenticity and original power of these eaux-de-vie, without reduction or addition, offering a pure and unfiltered expression of the terroir. These exceptional armagnacs will delight enthusiasts and collectors seeking rare, powerful and authentic spirits, witnesses to the unique character of Ténarèze and the art of traditional aging in Gascon oak barrels.
