Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1935
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 1935 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, the 1935 vintage has been aged extensively in Gascon oak barrels. This maturation allows for progressive micro-oxygenation, which softens the tannins and enriches the aromas. The meticulous choice of barrels and their optimal maintenance promote the development of exceptional aromatic complexity, where woody, spicy, and vanilla notes subtly intertwine. The eau-de-vie thus benefits from remarkable roundness and balance, the result of demanding and meticulous vinification.
The Tasting
This Vieil Armagnac 1935 presents a deep amber color and an intense nose of candied fruits, vanilla, and honey, revealing the richness of its terroir. On the palate, it expresses itself with elegant roundness and a silky texture, accompanied by delicate nuances of prune, sweet spices, and noble wood. The finish is long and refined, leaving a persistent and harmonious memory. Every sip invites a sensory journey through time, celebrating the French art de vivre and the soul 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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A round and elegant 1935. The nose is intense with candied fruits, vanilla, and honey. On the palate, the texture is silky, with nuances of prune and sweet spices. Long and refined finish, leaving a harmonious memory.
Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1935, Rare and Refined Vintage - Vinodelice