Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1944
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 1944 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.
Vinification
Distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, this 1944 vintage relies on the Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard, and Baco Blanc grape varieties. Aged extensively in old Gascon oak barrels, the Armagnac benefits from slow micro-oxygenation, which enriches its structure and develops woody, vanilla, and spicy aromas while ensuring a velvety texture.
The Tasting
The nose is captivating with its delicate notes of violet and cinnamon, enhanced by touches of caramel and dried stone fruits. On the palate, the eau-de-vie reveals a harmonious roundness and a persistent finish, perfectly embodying the elegance and finesse of Bas-Armagnac. This vintage offers a refined tasting experience, ideal for connoisseurs and collectors.
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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An elegant and harmonious 1944. The nose is captivating with its delicate notes of violet and cinnamon, associated with caramel. The palate has a velvety roundness and reveals dried stone fruits. Persistent and very refined finish.
Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1944, Rare Bas-Armagnac Vintage - Vinodelice