Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1982
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1982 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 the traditional low-proof method, this Armagnac has aged for over forty years in Gascon oak barrels. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze lends the eau-de-vie (spirit) a robust structure. This long Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aging is essential to reveal its remarkable aromatic complexity and offer an elegant and harmonious body on the palate.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1982 Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) opens with a powerful and expressive nose, unveiling notes of spice butter, dried fruits, and walnut, characteristic of great old vintages. On the palate, the attack is direct and balanced. The rich and structured tannins support an elegant body. Subtle and aromatic, this eau-de-vie presents a beautiful freshness and exceptional length. The finish is silky and refined, a true homage to time.
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 vintage with character! The notes of walnut and spices are intense. Ideal for a birthday; it has aged very well, and the freshness is surprising.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1982 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice