Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1997
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1997 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 benefited from a very long aging in Gascon oak barrels, acquiring a remarkable aromatic depth. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze is the key to its ample structure and balance. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) bottling allows for the appreciation of the entire complexity and retained freshness of this vintage.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1997, presented as Cask Strength (Brut de Fût), captivates with its aromatic depth. The nose reveals powerful notes of spice butter, dried fruits, and vanilla. On the palate, the attack is ample and perfectly balanced, supported by elegant tannins and a beautiful freshness. The long and harmonious finish leaves a silky and delicately spicy impression, making this vintage a memorable tasting experience.
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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This Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) is both powerful and silky. The depth of the dried fruit and vanilla aromas is very beautiful. An elegant Armagnac to celebrate the year 1997.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1997 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice