Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1945
Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1945
Price: 1.804,17€
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 1945 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
This exceptional vintage is made from the Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Baco Blanc grape varieties, distilled only once in a traditional still. The prolonged aging in Limousin and Monlezun oak barrels allows for slow and controlled micro-oxygenation, providing the spirit with a refined structure and a highly complex aromatic profile. The wood gradually releases vanilla and woody notes that harmonize seamlessly with the fruity and floral aromas of the distillate.
The Tasting
On the nose, the Vieil Armagnac 1945 is captivating with its delicate notes of prune, white flowers, and vanilla, accompanied by subtle touches of spices and caramel. On the palate, it stands out with a round and velvety texture, exceptional length, and a perfect harmony between sweetness and aromatic complexity. This rare vintage embodies the refinement and tradition of Bas-Armagnac, offering a memorable tasting experience for connoisseurs and collectors.
REGION
Nouvelle Aquitaine
France
Gascony, a historic area of southwest France spanning the Gers, the Landes and Lot et Garonne, is the birthplace of Armagnac, the oldest brandy in France. This exceptional spirit, made since the 14th century, embodies the soul and tradition of a region with strong character.
Armagnac comes from three distinct appellation areas: Bas Armagnac, seen as the finest, with its sandy clay soils (sables fauves) that bring finesse and elegance; Ténarèze, whose clay and limestone soils produce powerful, structured armagnacs; and Haut Armagnac, with harder clay and limestone soils. These three terroirs sit on the Lannemezan alluvial fan, made of sand, clay and pebbles from the erosion of the Pyrenees, creating ideal conditions for exceptional brandies.
Traditionally distilled in a continuous still at low strength and aged for a long time in Gascon or Limousin oak casks, Armagnac develops a deep, harmonious aromatic range: plum, prune, candied fruit, walnut, vanilla, honey, sweet spice, tobacco and noble rancio. A land of character and authenticity, Gascony carries on an ancestral craft, producing expressive, elegant and nuanced armagnacs, true witnesses of time and Gascon tradition.
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This 1945 is a memorable vintage of refined complexity. The nose is captivating with delicate notes of prune, white flowers, and vanilla. The palate is round and velvety, with exceptional length. Harmonious finish, combining sweetness and aromatic richness.