Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1985
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The Story
At 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 1985 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 low proof according to the traditional method and aged for a long time in Gascon oak barrels, the Bas Armagnac 1985 deploys deep and harmonious aromas of candied fruits, prune, vanilla, honey, and oriental spices, enriched with subtle touches of tobacco. The oak barrel aging promotes gentle micro-oxygenation, allowing the evolution of tannins and the development of a refined aromatic complexity, with perfectly integrated woody and vanilla notes.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1985 captivates with a subtle bouquet of walnut, prune, fern, vanilla, and oriental spices. On the palate, its oily and refined texture combines power and elegance, offering a perfect balance. The finish is long, complex, and persistent, making this vintage an ideal choice for tasting or for giving an exceptional gift.
Region
Gascogne
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 1985 is powerful and refined, with an oily and elegant texture. The bouquet is subtle, marked by walnut, prune, vanilla, and oriental spices. The palate offers a perfect balance. Long, complex, and persistent finish, ideal for tasting.
Bas Armagnac 1985 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice