Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1930
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 1930 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 following the traditional method, the Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1930 aged for long years in Gascon oak barrels, allowing the aromas to concentrate and the structure to become supple and harmonious. The natural micro-oxygenation from the wood developed the aromatic complexity and roundness, giving this vintage a perfect balance between power and finesse.
The Tasting
The Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1930 unveils an elegant bouquet of candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and honey. The palate is ample/full and balanced, with subtle nuances of sweet spices that enrich the long and refined finish. An exceptional tasting experience, reflecting the excellence and authenticity of Bas-Armagnac.
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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This 1930 is a historic and round vintage. The nose is elegant, with notes of candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and honey. The palate is ample/full and balanced, gaining complexity from sweet spices. Long and very refined finish.
Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1930, rarity and tradition - Vinodelice