Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1937
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 1937 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
The 1937 vintage was distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, then aged extensively in carefully selected Gascon oak barrels. Natural micro-oxygenation through the wood promotes the harmonious evolution of aromas and the softening of tannins. The precise choice of oak and the control of the barrels allow for the development of woody, vanilla, and sweet spice notes while retaining the freshness and finesse of the fruit. The prolonged aging enriches the eau-de-vie with deep aromatic complexity and a balanced structure.
The Tasting
This Vieil Armagnac stands out with its luminous amber color. The nose opens with elegant aromas of candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and honey, with subtle nuances of sweet spices. On the palate, the eau-de-vie is round and harmonious, offering a silky texture and remarkable depth. The finish is long, refined, and persistent, highlighting the perfect balance between aromatic power and delicacy. An exceptional vintage that embodies the soul of Bas-Armagnac and the French art de vivre.
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 1937 possesses remarkable harmony and astonishing depth. The nose is elegant, with candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and honey. The palate is round and silky. Long, refined, and persistent finish, revealing a perfect balance between power and delicacy.
Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1937, Rare and Harmonious Vintage - Vinodelice