Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1942
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 1942 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 1942 vintage is made from the Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Baco Blanc grape varieties, distilled according to the traditional low-proof method. Aging in Gascon oak barrels, sometimes supplemented with Limousin or Monlezun wood, allows for slow and controlled micro-oxygenation. This process contributes to the harmonious evolution of aromas and tannins, imparting depth, complexity, and woody and vanilla notes to this exceptional eau-de-vie.
The Tasting
The intense amber color heralds a generous nose of candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and sweet spices. On the palate, the Armagnac is distinguished by its roundness and balance, with a velvety texture and a remarkable length on the finish. Every sip reveals the elegance and finesse typical of great Bas-Armagnacs, offering a refined and 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.
Recommended for you:
This 1942 is generous and velvety. The nose is rich with candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and sweet spices. The palate is round and balanced, with a silky texture. Long and elegant finish, typical of a great Bas-Armagnac.
Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1942, Rare Bas-Armagnac Vintage - Vinodelice