Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1933
Price: 1.966,67€
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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 1933 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 according to the traditional low-proof method, this Vieil Armagnac has been carefully aged in meticulously selected Gascon oak barrels. The wood, chosen for its ideal porosity, allows for progressive micro-oxygenation, which refines the tannins and develops the aromas. Each barrel contributes to the complexity and aromatic richness, imparting woody, spicy, and slightly vanilla notes. The prolonged aging in old barrels ensures exceptional maturity and a perfect harmony between power and elegance.
The Tasting
The Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1933 stands out with an intense and deep nose, mingling rancio, prune, and pepper, with nuances of undergrowth and noble wood. On the palate, it offers a velvety texture, where the roundness of dried fruits and the aromatic richness are balanced with the noble structure of the alcohol. The flavors delicately evolve toward notes of sweet spices and caramel, leading to a long, elegant, and persistent finish. Every sip is a journey through time, bearing witness to the authenticity and refinement of Bas-Armagnac.
Price: 1.966,67€
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 1933 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 according to the traditional low-proof method, this Vieil Armagnac has been carefully aged in meticulously selected Gascon oak barrels. The wood, chosen for its ideal porosity, allows for progressive micro-oxygenation, which refines the tannins and develops the aromas. Each barrel contributes to the complexity and aromatic richness, imparting woody, spicy, and slightly vanilla notes. The prolonged aging in old barrels ensures exceptional maturity and a perfect harmony between power and elegance.
The Tasting
The Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1933 stands out with an intense and deep nose, mingling rancio, prune, and pepper, with nuances of undergrowth and noble wood. On the palate, it offers a velvety texture, where the roundness of dried fruits and the aromatic richness are balanced with the noble structure of the alcohol. The flavors delicately evolve toward notes of sweet spices and caramel, leading to a long, elegant, and persistent finish. Every sip is a journey through time, bearing witness to the authenticity and refinement of Bas-Armagnac.
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
This 1933 is intense and velvety. The nose is deep, revealing rancio, prune, and pepper. The palate is round, with beautiful aromatic richness and a noble structure. Long, elegant, and persistent finish, featuring sweet spices and caramel.