Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1997
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1997 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 benefited from a very long aging in Gascon oak barrels, acquiring a remarkable aromatic depth. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze is the key to its ample structure and balance. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) bottling allows for the appreciation of the entire complexity and retained freshness of this vintage.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1997, presented as Cask Strength (Brut de Fût), captivates with its aromatic depth. The nose reveals powerful notes of spice butter, dried fruits, and vanilla. On the palate, the attack is ample and perfectly balanced, supported by elegant tannins and a beautiful freshness. The long and harmonious finish leaves a silky and delicately spicy impression, making this vintage a memorable tasting experience.
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:
This Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) is both powerful and silky. The depth of the dried fruit and vanilla aromas is very beautiful. An elegant Armagnac to celebrate the year 1997.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1997 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice