Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1975
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1975 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 at a low proof, this Armagnac continued its maturation in Gascon oak barrels for over forty-five years. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze gave it a solid structure and a powerful character. This long aging imparts a notable aromatic richness to the eau-de-vie, while maintaining an astonishing balance and freshness for its age.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1975 Brut de Fût is a vintage of rare elegance. The nose is powerful, dominated by rich aromas of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the attack is direct and balanced, with rich and well-integrated tannins. Subtle and aromatic, this eau-de-vie expresses a beautiful freshness for its age, along with remarkable length. Its finish is persistent and harmonious, the signature of a great Armagnac of character.
Region
Nouvelle Aquitaine
Nouvelle-Aquitaine is France's largest wine-growing region, stretching from Poitiers to Pau, via emblematic territories such as Bordeaux, Cognac, Agen and Bergerac. It is home to an exceptional diversity of terroirs, supported by centuries of winemaking and distilling expertise, making it the cradle of some of the world's most renowned spirits.
To the north, in the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions, we produce the famous Cognac, made from the double distillation of white wines, and Pineau des Charentes, a liqueur wine combining grape must and young Cognac, appreciated for its freshness and roundness.
Further south, in the Gers, Landes and Lot-et-Garonne regions, we produce Armagnac, France's oldest brandy. Traditionally distilled in continuous stills, it is produced in three zones: Haut-Armagnac, Ténarèze and Bas-Armagnac. These three terroirs lie on the alluvial cone of Lannemezan, an ancient soil of sand, clay and pebbles eroded from the Pyrenees. They give rise to expressive, elegant and nuanced eaux-de-vie, with aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spices and dried fruit, revealed through barrel ageing.
Recommended for you:
A magnificent and very elegant vintage. The nose is rich, but the palate maintains a beautiful vibrancy/liveliness. The perfect gift for a connoisseur of old Armagnacs.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1975 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice