Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1987
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1987 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 low-proof methods, this Armagnac has aged for nearly forty years in oak barrels. The clay-limestone soils of Ténarèze are essential for developing its structure and power. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aging allowed its beautiful complexity to be fully expressed, while retaining the characteristic elegance and balance of great aging Armagnacs.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1987 Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) expresses a beautiful complexity after long aging. Its nose is powerful and inviting, revealing notes of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the attack is direct and perfectly balanced, supported by rich and elegant tannins. Harmonious and aromatic, it offers a long and refined finish, marked by a subtle spicy touch, proof of its high quality.
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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A very harmonious vintage. The notes of spices and dried fruits are magnificent on the nose. The length on the palate is exceptional. A Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) Armagnac of great finesse.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1987 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice