Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1997
Price: 110,00€
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The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1997 vintage embodies the timeless nobility of the Ténarèze region. Patiently aged in oak barrels, this Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) testifies to the ancestral expertise of the house founded over a century ago, now under the aegis of Maison Cognac Lhéraud.
The Vinification
Distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, this Armagnac has benefited from a very long aging in Gascon oak barrels, acquiring a remarkable aromatic depth. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze is the key to its ample structure and balance. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) bottling allows for the appreciation of the entire complexity and retained freshness of this vintage.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1997, presented as Cask Strength (Brut de Fût), captivates with its aromatic depth. The nose reveals powerful notes of spice butter, dried fruits, and vanilla. On the palate, the attack is ample and perfectly balanced, supported by elegant tannins and a beautiful freshness. The long and harmonious finish leaves a silky and delicately spicy impression, making this vintage a memorable tasting experience.
Price: 110,00€
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1997 vintage embodies the timeless nobility of the Ténarèze region. Patiently aged in oak barrels, this Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) testifies to the ancestral expertise of the house founded over a century ago, now under the aegis of Maison Cognac Lhéraud.
The Vinification
Distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, this Armagnac has benefited from a very long aging in Gascon oak barrels, acquiring a remarkable aromatic depth. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze is the key to its ample structure and balance. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) bottling allows for the appreciation of the entire complexity and retained freshness of this vintage.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1997, presented as Cask Strength (Brut de Fût), captivates with its aromatic depth. The nose reveals powerful notes of spice butter, dried fruits, and vanilla. On the palate, the attack is ample and perfectly balanced, supported by elegant tannins and a beautiful freshness. The long and harmonious finish leaves a silky and delicately spicy impression, making this vintage a memorable tasting experience.
France
La Gascogne, territoire historique du sud-ouest de la France s'étendant sur le Gers, les Landes et le Lot-et-Garonne, est le berceau de l'Armagnac, la plus ancienne eau-de-vie de France. Ce spiritueux d'exception, élaboré depuis le XIVe siècle, incarne l'âme et la tradition de cette région au caractère affirmé.
L'Armagnac se décline en trois zones d'appellation distinctes : le Bas-Armagnac, reconnu comme le plus noble des crus avec ses sols sablo-argileux (sables fauves) qui confèrent finesse et élégance ; la Ténarèze, dont les sols argilo-calcaires produisent des armagnacs puissants et structurés ; et le Haut-Armagnac, aux sols argilo-calcaires plus durs. Ces trois terroirs reposent sur le cône alluvial de Lannemezan, formé de sables, d'argiles et de galets issus de l'érosion des Pyrénées, créant des conditions idéales pour l'élaboration d'eaux-de-vie d'exception.
Distillé traditionnellement en alambic continu à bas degré et vieilli longuement en fûts de chêne gascon ou du Limousin, l'Armagnac développe une palette aromatique profonde et harmonieuse : prune, pruneau, fruits confits, noix, vanille, miel, épices douces, tabac et rancio noble. Terre de caractère et d'authenticité, la Gascogne perpétue un savoir-faire ancestral produisant des armagnacs expressifs, élégants et nuancés, véritables témoins du temps et de la tradition gasconne.
William - Local Nose
This Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) is both powerful and silky. The depth of the dried fruit and vanilla aromas is very beautiful. An elegant Armagnac to celebrate the year 1997.