Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1971
Price: 199,00€
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The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1971 vintage embodies the timeless nobility of the Ténarèze region. Patiently aged in oak barrels, this Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) testifies to the ancestral expertise of the house founded over a century ago, now under the aegis of Maison Cognac Lhéraud.
The Vinification
Distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, this Armagnac has aged for over fifty years in Gascon oak barrels, in the heart of the Lannepax cellars. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze, renowned for its power and aging capacity, gives this eau-de-vie a solid structure, a subtle balance, and exceptional aromatic richness.
The Tasting
On the nose, the 1971 unveils an intense bouquet of spice butter, walnut, and prune. On the palate, the full and silky texture reveals a perfect harmony between power and elegance. The tannins, still present, support notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and polished oak. The finish, of rare length, stretches out with spicy and slightly woody nuances. A vibrant and distinctive Armagnac, a vintage to offer or savor during an exceptional moment.
Price: 199,00€
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1971 vintage embodies the timeless nobility of the Ténarèze region. Patiently aged in oak barrels, this Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) testifies to the ancestral expertise of the house founded over a century ago, now under the aegis of Maison Cognac Lhéraud.
The Vinification
Distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, this Armagnac has aged for over fifty years in Gascon oak barrels, in the heart of the Lannepax cellars. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze, renowned for its power and aging capacity, gives this eau-de-vie a solid structure, a subtle balance, and exceptional aromatic richness.
The Tasting
On the nose, the 1971 unveils an intense bouquet of spice butter, walnut, and prune. On the palate, the full and silky texture reveals a perfect harmony between power and elegance. The tannins, still present, support notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and polished oak. The finish, of rare length, stretches out with spicy and slightly woody nuances. A vibrant and distinctive Armagnac, a vintage to offer or savor during an exceptional moment.
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.
Jana - Local Nose
A vibrant and distinctive 1971, Cask Strength (Brut de Fût). The nose is intense with spice butter, walnut, and prune. The palate is full and silky, combining power and elegance, with noticeable tannins. Finish of a rare length, marked by dried fruits and polished oak.