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Bas-Armagnac
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Discover the Bas-Armagnac collection from Baron Gaston Legrand, featuring vintages from 1960 to 2010 from the noblest cru of the appellation in the Lannepax terroir. These elegant Armagnacs, traditionally distilled at low strength and aged in Gascon oak casks, reveal a harmonious palette of walnut, prune, fern, vanilla and dried fruits, with generous roundness and remarkable finesse.
Discover the collection of vintage Bas-Armagnacs from Maison Baron Gaston Legrand, located in the heart of Lannepax in the Gers, the historic birthplace of this emblematic eau-de-vie. Bas-Armagnac is recognized as the noblest cru of the appellation, distinguished by its unique sandy-clay soils known as sables fauves and its mild oceanic climate.
Founded more than 120 years ago and acquired in 1998 by the Lhéraud family—celebrated for their exceptional cognacs—Maison Baron Gaston Legrand preserves an ancestral savoir-faire and safeguards a precious library of old vintages. This collection spans from 1960 to 2010, offering half a century of Gascon history.
Distilled with care using the traditional low-temperature method and aged for decades in Gascon oak casks, these Bas-Armagnacs develop a deep and harmonious aromatic palette. The characteristic “rainbow bouquet” of Ténarèze appears in many vintages, with notes of walnut, prune, fern and vanilla, enriched by touches of dried fruit, honey, sweet spices and noble wood.
1960s Vintages (1960–1969)
The 1960s reveal a rare harmony between power and delicacy, with aromas of walnut, prune, dried herbs, cedar and blond tobacco. The texture is round and silky, remarkably refined, evolving toward vanilla and fern.
1970s Vintages (1970–1979)
The 1970s offer rich, complex aromatic profiles.
– 1968 stands out with superb notes of coffee, praline and fresh tobacco, remaining elegant yet aromatically powerful with a finish evoking undergrowth.
– 1971 reveals dried fruits, candied orange and blond tobacco, showing great finesse and elegant roundness.
1980s Vintages (1980–1989)
The 1980s are marked by balance and elegance.
– 1981 displays an intense, harmonious nose of baked apple, apricot and dried fruit, with a round and graceful palate.
– 1984 seduces with its softness and delicate notes of walnut, prune, fern, vanilla and chocolate.
– 1985 offers a refined, oily texture with hints of tobacco and oriental spices.
– 1986 unveils dried almond and sweet spice notes for a sapid and expressive spirit.
– 1988 stands out with an elegant interplay of wood, vanilla, cocoa and sweet spices.
1990–2010 Vintages
The vintages from 1989 to 2010 are younger yet already expressive.
– 1989 and 1990 offer generous roundness with the signature rainbow bouquet.
– 1991 presents intense aromas of vanilla, apricot, prune and wood, with a powerful structure and crisp tannins.
– The 1992–2010 vintages gradually reveal their potential, with notes of dark fruit, spices, vanilla and a beautiful aromatic freshness.
Food Pairings
These Bas-Armagnacs are ideal as a digestif and pair beautifully with smoked salmon, foie gras, flambéed meats and game, aged cheeses such as Roquefort, and fruit-based desserts (prunes, cherries, raspberries, oranges). They also pair perfectly with coffee for an extended tasting moment.
True treasures of Gascon heritage, these Bas-Armagnacs will delight connoisseurs and collectors seeking authenticity, elegance and prestigious French spirits.