Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1975
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1975 vintage embodies the timeless nobility of the Ténarèze region. Patiently aged in oak barrels, this Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) testifies to the ancestral expertise of the house founded over a century ago, now under the aegis of Maison Cognac Lhéraud.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof, this Armagnac continued its maturation in Gascon oak barrels for over forty-five years. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze gave it a solid structure and a powerful character. This long aging imparts a notable aromatic richness to the eau-de-vie, while maintaining an astonishing balance and freshness for its age.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1975 Brut de Fût is a vintage of rare elegance. The nose is powerful, dominated by rich aromas of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the attack is direct and balanced, with rich and well-integrated tannins. Subtle and aromatic, this eau-de-vie expresses a beautiful freshness for its age, along with remarkable length. Its finish is persistent and harmonious, the signature of a great Armagnac of character.
Region
Nouvelle Aquitaine
Gascony, a historic territory in southwestern France spanning the Gers, Landes and Lot-et-Garonne, is the birthplace of Armagnac, France's oldest eau-de-vie. This exceptional spirit, crafted since the 14th century, embodies the soul and tradition of this region with its strong character.
Armagnac is divided into three distinct appellations: Bas-Armagnac, the noblest cru with sandy-clay soils (sables fauves) that impart finesse and elegance; Ténarèze, whose clay-limestone soils produce powerful and structured armagnacs; and Haut-Armagnac, with harder clay-limestone soils. These terroirs rest on the Lannemezan alluvial fan, formed from Pyrenean erosion, creating ideal conditions for exceptional eaux-de-vie.
Traditionally distilled in a continuous still at low proof and aged in Gascon or Limousin oak barrels, Armagnac develops a harmonious aromatic palette: plum, prune, candied fruits, walnuts, vanilla, honey, spices, tobacco and noble rancio. Gascony perpetuates an ancestral savoir-faire producing expressive, elegant armagnacs, true witnesses of time and Gascon tradition.
Recommended for you:
A magnificent and very elegant vintage. The nose is rich, but the palate maintains a beautiful vibrancy/liveliness. The perfect gift for a connoisseur of old Armagnacs.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1975 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice