Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1925
Price: 2.290,00€
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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 1925 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.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof according to the traditional method, this Vieil Armagnac rested for decades in Gascon oak barrels, where time shaped its balance. The prolonged aging has slowly softened the structure, concentrated the aromas, and revealed a noble rancio, typical of great Bas-Armagnacs. The mention "Vieil Armagnac" certifies aging of at least ten years, but here, it is nearly a century of patience that gives this eau-de-vie its depth and silky texture.
The Tasting
The Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1925 opens with a captivating bouquet of mellowed wood, fresh nut, and candied fruits, enriched with nuances of vanilla, cocoa, and sweet spices. On the palate, the texture is ample/full and velvety, carried by remarkable complexity and controlled sweetness. The long and noble finish deploys accents of rancio, old oak, and blond honey. An exceptional eau-de-vie, a living reflection of a century of Gascon tradition.
Price: 2.290,00€
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 1925 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.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof according to the traditional method, this Vieil Armagnac rested for decades in Gascon oak barrels, where time shaped its balance. The prolonged aging has slowly softened the structure, concentrated the aromas, and revealed a noble rancio, typical of great Bas-Armagnacs. The mention "Vieil Armagnac" certifies aging of at least ten years, but here, it is nearly a century of patience that gives this eau-de-vie its depth and silky texture.
The Tasting
The Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1925 opens with a captivating bouquet of mellowed wood, fresh nut, and candied fruits, enriched with nuances of vanilla, cocoa, and sweet spices. On the palate, the texture is ample/full and velvety, carried by remarkable complexity and controlled sweetness. The long and noble finish deploys accents of rancio, old oak, and blond honey. An exceptional eau-de-vie, a living reflection of a century of Gascon tradition.
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.
Bas Armagnac Nouvelle Aquitaine, France
Anne Sarine - Local Nose
An Armagnac that carries a century of history. Captivating bouquet of mellowed wood, fresh nut, and candied fruits. The palate is ample/full and velvety, with controlled sweetness and remarkable complexity. Long and noble finish featuring rancio and blond honey.