Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1940
Price: 1.850,00€
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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 1940 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
The 1940 vintage was carefully distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, allowing the finesse of the fruit and the natural aromatic complexity to be preserved. Aged extensively in Gascon oak barrels, the aging ensures progressive micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and enriching the aromatic profile. Interactions with the wood develop woody, vanilla, and sweet spice notes, while retaining the freshness and balance of the eau-de-vie. This meticulous vinification allows this vintage to acquire exceptional depth, roundness, and harmony.
The Tasting
This Vieil Armagnac presents a deep and luminous amber color. The nose unveils complex aromas of candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and honey, supported by subtle nuances of spices and wood. On the palate, the eau-de-vie is both round and structured, offering a silky texture and remarkable aromatic richness. The finish is long, elegant, and persistent, highlighting the perfect balance between power and delicacy. A rare vintage that perfectly illustrates the soul of Bas-Armagnac and the French art de vivre.
Price: 1.850,00€
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 1940 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
The 1940 vintage was carefully distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, allowing the finesse of the fruit and the natural aromatic complexity to be preserved. Aged extensively in Gascon oak barrels, the aging ensures progressive micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and enriching the aromatic profile. Interactions with the wood develop woody, vanilla, and sweet spice notes, while retaining the freshness and balance of the eau-de-vie. This meticulous vinification allows this vintage to acquire exceptional depth, roundness, and harmony.
The Tasting
This Vieil Armagnac presents a deep and luminous amber color. The nose unveils complex aromas of candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and honey, supported by subtle nuances of spices and wood. On the palate, the eau-de-vie is both round and structured, offering a silky texture and remarkable aromatic richness. The finish is long, elegant, and persistent, highlighting the perfect balance between power and delicacy. A rare vintage that perfectly illustrates the soul of Bas-Armagnac and the French art de vivre.
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
Nicolas - Local Nose
This 1940 possesses exceptional richness and harmony. The nose is complex, mingling candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and honey. The palate is round and structured, offering a silky texture. Long, elegant, and persistent finish, perfectly balancing power and delicacy.