Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1946
Price: 1.270,83€
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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 1946 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 rare vintage is mainly sourced from the Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Baco Blanc grape varieties. Distilled only once in a traditional low-proof still, it benefits from prolonged aging in old Gascon oak barrels, whose porosity allows for slow and controlled micro-oxygenation. This subtle interaction between the wood and the distillate enriches the aromas and softens the tannins, offering a harmonious structure and exceptional aromatic complexity.
The Tasting
On the nose, the Armagnac 1946 is captivating with its delicate notes of violet and cinnamon, along with gourmet touches of caramel and dried stone fruits. On the palate, it reveals a round and velvety texture, with a long and refined finish, a symbol of the ancestral savoir-faire of Maison Baron Gaston Legrand. Every sip offers a perfect balance between aromatic richness and softness, making this vintage a memorable tasting experience.
Price: 1.270,83€
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 1946 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 rare vintage is mainly sourced from the Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Baco Blanc grape varieties. Distilled only once in a traditional low-proof still, it benefits from prolonged aging in old Gascon oak barrels, whose porosity allows for slow and controlled micro-oxygenation. This subtle interaction between the wood and the distillate enriches the aromas and softens the tannins, offering a harmonious structure and exceptional aromatic complexity.
The Tasting
On the nose, the Armagnac 1946 is captivating with its delicate notes of violet and cinnamon, along with gourmet touches of caramel and dried stone fruits. On the palate, it reveals a round and velvety texture, with a long and refined finish, a symbol of the ancestral savoir-faire of Maison Baron Gaston Legrand. Every sip offers a perfect balance between aromatic richness and softness, making this vintage a memorable tasting experience.
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
Katja - Local Nose
A 1946 of remarkable richness and softness. The nose is delicate with violet and cinnamon, along with gourmet touches of caramel. On the palate, it is round and velvety. Long and refined finish, offering a perfect and memorable balance.