Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1991
Price: 144,00€
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The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1991 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 matured for over three decades in Gascon oak barrels. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze allowed it to develop a rich structure and a pleasant roundness. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aging ensures a maximum concentration of aromas, which gives this eau-de-vie (spirit) remarkable complexity and length.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1991, in the Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) version, is distinguished by its roundness and elegance. Its powerful nose deploys a rich array of aromas: spice butter, dried fruits, walnut, prune, and vanilla. On the palate, the attack is direct and perfectly balanced, supported by rich and refined tannins. Subtle and aromatic, this eau-de-vie offers a harmonious, persistent, and delicately spicy finish.
Price: 144,00€
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1991 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 matured for over three decades in Gascon oak barrels. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze allowed it to develop a rich structure and a pleasant roundness. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aging ensures a maximum concentration of aromas, which gives this eau-de-vie (spirit) remarkable complexity and length.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1991, in the Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) version, is distinguished by its roundness and elegance. Its powerful nose deploys a rich array of aromas: spice butter, dried fruits, walnut, prune, and vanilla. On the palate, the attack is direct and perfectly balanced, supported by rich and refined tannins. Subtle and aromatic, this eau-de-vie offers a harmonious, persistent, and delicately spicy finish.
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.
Anne Sarine - Local Nose
A magnificent Armagnac. The roundness is incredible for a Cask Strength (Brut de Fût), and the walnut/vanilla notes are very present without being heavy. A real pleasure to savor.