Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1932
DESCRIPTION
The Story
Founded over a century ago in Lannepax, in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand embodies the noblest soul of Gascony. This 1932 vintage, hand-distilled and aged for nearly a century in oak barrels, bears witness to an unaltered expertise. Since 1998, the Lhéraud family has perpetuated this rare heritage, safeguarding a collection of historic vintages that make every bottle a true piece of history.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof following the traditional method, the Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1932 rested for long years in Gascon oak barrels, harmoniously developing its aromatic profile. Natural micro-oxygenation refined its structure and softened its tannins, offering a perfect balance between intensity and finesse.
The Tasting
The Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1932 unveils a complex bouquet of rancio, undergrowth, and truffles. The palate is elegant and perfectly balanced, with sustained aromatic richness and a long, refined finish, reflecting the excellence of Bas-Armagnac and the expertise of the Legrand house.
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 rare 1932 of remarkable intensity. The bouquet is complex, dominated by rancio, undergrowth, and truffle. On the palate, it is elegant and perfectly balanced. Long and very refined finish, full of aromatic richness.
Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1932, rare and refined - Vinodelice