Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1975
Price: 129,17€
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The Story
In the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand, founded in Lannepax over a century ago, perpetuates the art of vintage eaux-de-vie. This 1975 vintage perfectly embodies the elegance of the Gascon terroir: a spirit patiently aged in oak barrels for several decades, where time has chiseled every nuance. Today, the Lhéraud family watches over this living heritage, a symbol of rare and timeless expertise.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof according to the traditional method, this Bas Armagnac has aged slowly in Gascon oak barrels. The porosity of the wood encourages controlled micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and enriching the aromatic palette. Over the years, contact with the oak releases notes of vanilla, honey, caramel, and sweet spices, while preserving the roundness and balance of the eau-de-vie. The sables fauves (tawny sands) of the terroir provide structure and finesse, lending this vintage a complete and harmonious expression of Bas-Armagnac.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1975 offers a round and generous palate, supported by remarkable aromatic length. The nose reveals aromas of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, backed by an elegant woodiness. With aeration, nuances of candied fruits and noble rancio appear, testifying to the long and mastered aging. This vintage is enjoyed neat, as a digestif, or refinedly complements foie gras, flambéed meats and game, aged cheeses like Roquefort, as well as dried fruit or berry desserts, offering a complete and generous Bas-Armagnac experience.
Price: 129,17€
The Story
In the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand, founded in Lannepax over a century ago, perpetuates the art of vintage eaux-de-vie. This 1975 vintage perfectly embodies the elegance of the Gascon terroir: a spirit patiently aged in oak barrels for several decades, where time has chiseled every nuance. Today, the Lhéraud family watches over this living heritage, a symbol of rare and timeless expertise.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof according to the traditional method, this Bas Armagnac has aged slowly in Gascon oak barrels. The porosity of the wood encourages controlled micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and enriching the aromatic palette. Over the years, contact with the oak releases notes of vanilla, honey, caramel, and sweet spices, while preserving the roundness and balance of the eau-de-vie. The sables fauves (tawny sands) of the terroir provide structure and finesse, lending this vintage a complete and harmonious expression of Bas-Armagnac.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1975 offers a round and generous palate, supported by remarkable aromatic length. The nose reveals aromas of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, backed by an elegant woodiness. With aeration, nuances of candied fruits and noble rancio appear, testifying to the long and mastered aging. This vintage is enjoyed neat, as a digestif, or refinedly complements foie gras, flambéed meats and game, aged cheeses like Roquefort, as well as dried fruit or berry desserts, offering a complete and generous Bas-Armagnac 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.
Jana - Local Nose
A round and generous 1975, of timeless elegance. The nose reveals aromas of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, with an elegant woodiness. The palate is harmonious, with remarkable length. With aeration, nuances of candied fruits and noble rancio are unveiled.