Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1925
DESCRIPTION
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.
Region
Nouvelle Aquitaine
Gascony, a historic territory in southwestern France spanning the Gers, Landes and Lot-et-Garonne, is the birthplace of Armagnac, France's oldest eau-de-vie. This exceptional spirit, crafted since the 14th century, embodies the soul and tradition of this region with its strong character.
Armagnac is divided into three distinct appellations: Bas-Armagnac, the noblest cru with sandy-clay soils (sables fauves) that impart finesse and elegance; Ténarèze, whose clay-limestone soils produce powerful and structured armagnacs; and Haut-Armagnac, with harder clay-limestone soils. These terroirs rest on the Lannemezan alluvial fan, formed from Pyrenean erosion, creating ideal conditions for exceptional eaux-de-vie.
Traditionally distilled in a continuous still at low proof and aged in Gascon or Limousin oak barrels, Armagnac develops a harmonious aromatic palette: plum, prune, candied fruits, walnuts, vanilla, honey, spices, tobacco and noble rancio. Gascony perpetuates an ancestral savoir-faire producing expressive, elegant armagnacs, true witnesses of time and Gascon tradition.
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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.
Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1925, 100 years old - Vinodelice