Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1970
DESCRIPTION
The Story
In the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand, founded in Lannepax over a century ago, perpetuates the art of vintage eaux-de-vie. This 1970 vintage perfectly embodies the elegance of the Gascon terroir: a spirit patiently aged in oak barrels for several decades, where time has chiseled every nuance. Today, the Lhéraud family watches over this living heritage, a symbol of rare and timeless expertise.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof according to the traditional method, this Bas Armagnac has aged extensively in Gascon oak barrels. Natural micro-oxygenation and prolonged contact with the wood allow the vintage to develop unique aromatic complexity, offering a silky texture and a perfect balance between power and finesse.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1970 unveils an "rainbow" nose of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla. On the palate, the eau-de-vie is round, generous, and elegant. The long and harmonious finish confirms the finesse, complexity, and refined character of this exceptional vintage.
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 round, generous 1970, of remarkable elegance. The nose is a 'rainbow' of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla. The palate is silky, with a perfect balance between power and finesse. Long and harmonious finish, revealing a refined complexity.
Bas Armagnac 1970 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice