Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1972
Price: 195,00€
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The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1972 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 Armagnac method, this Armagnac has aged for over fifty years in Gascon oak barrels, in the heart of the historic cellars. The clay-limestone soil of Ténarèze is the key to its solid structure, giving the eau-de-vie the ability to develop a deep aromatic richness and sustained balance over the decades.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1972 offers a powerful and expressive nose, dominated by rich aromas of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the attack is direct and balanced, highlighted by tannins that are still present, but melted. This cuvée is subtle and elegant, displaying a beautiful freshness for its age and remarkable length. The harmonious and persistent finish ends with a pleasant spicy note.
Italie
La Toscane est la troisième région la plus plantée d'Italie (derrière la Sicile et les Pouilles) mais elle est huitième en termes de production, ce qui reflète à la fois la pauvreté du sol toscan et les efforts délibérés pour limiter les rendements et augmenter la qualité du vin. Après le Piémont et la Vénétie, la Toscane produit le troisième plus grand volume de vins DOC/DOCG. Plus de 80 % de la production de la région est constituée de vins rouges, le Sangiovese étant le cépage le plus répandu en Toscane. Le Chianti, le Chianti Classico, le Brunello di Montalcino, le Vino Nobile di Montepulciano et le Super Tuscan sont les vins les plus connus de la Toscane. Le Trebbiano est le principal cépage blanc de la région.
William - Local Nose
An exceptional vintage for my husband's 50th birthday! It is very powerful and yet very fine. A marvel of complexity.