Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1978
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1978 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 according to traditional methods, this Armagnac has aged for over forty years in oak barrels. The Ténarèze terroir, known for its clay-limestone soils, guarantees a structured eau-de-vie with a great capacity for evolution. This long Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aging allowed for the preservation of the vintage's powerful expression while developing a complex aromatic elegance.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1978 Brut de Fût reveals remarkable richness and depth. The nose is powerful and expressive, dominated by intense aromas of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the attack is direct and balanced, supported by rich tannins and a beautiful freshness. Subtle and elegant, this eau-de-vie offers a harmonious and persistent finish on delicate spicy notes.
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.
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An incredibly deep vintage. The spice notes are clearly present, and the Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aspect brings real power. A delight to share.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1978 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice