Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1980
Price: 115,00€
Fast delivery throughout Europe & UK
Fast delivery throughout Europe & UK. Free shipping from €150 in France
The Story
At 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 1980 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 low proof according to the traditional method, this Bas Armagnac has aged for a long time in Gascon oak barrels. The natural micro-oxygenation of the wood softens the tannins and encourages the development of complex aromas of vanilla, honey, candied fruits, and sweet spices. The sandy-clay soils of the terroir, rich in iron oxides, bring finesse, structure, and balance to the eau-de-vie. This prolonged aging illustrates the harmony between power and subtlety, the signature of Baron Gaston Legrand vintages.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1980 offers a round and generous palate, perfectly balanced between power and finesse. The nose reveals aromas of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, supported by a delicate and refined woodiness. Upon aeration, notes of candied fruits and noble rancio appear, revealing the depth and complexity of this vintage. The long and harmonious finish illustrates the house's traditional expertise, making this vintage an exceptional spirit to be enjoyed neat or given for a milestone event.
Price: 115,00€
The Story
At 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 1980 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 low proof according to the traditional method, this Bas Armagnac has aged for a long time in Gascon oak barrels. The natural micro-oxygenation of the wood softens the tannins and encourages the development of complex aromas of vanilla, honey, candied fruits, and sweet spices. The sandy-clay soils of the terroir, rich in iron oxides, bring finesse, structure, and balance to the eau-de-vie. This prolonged aging illustrates the harmony between power and subtlety, the signature of Baron Gaston Legrand vintages.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1980 offers a round and generous palate, perfectly balanced between power and finesse. The nose reveals aromas of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, supported by a delicate and refined woodiness. Upon aeration, notes of candied fruits and noble rancio appear, revealing the depth and complexity of this vintage. The long and harmonious finish illustrates the house's traditional expertise, making this vintage an exceptional spirit to be enjoyed neat or given for a milestone event.
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 1980 is round and generous, perfectly balanced. The nose reveals aromas of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, with a refined woodiness. The palate reveals notes of candied fruits and noble rancio. Long and harmonious finish, the signature of an exceptional vintage.