Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1987
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1987 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 traditional low-proof methods, this Armagnac has aged for nearly forty years in oak barrels. The clay-limestone soils of Ténarèze are essential for developing its structure and power. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aging allowed its beautiful complexity to be fully expressed, while retaining the characteristic elegance and balance of great aging Armagnacs.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1987 Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) expresses a beautiful complexity after long aging. Its nose is powerful and inviting, revealing notes of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the attack is direct and perfectly balanced, supported by rich and elegant tannins. Harmonious and aromatic, it offers a long and refined finish, marked by a subtle spicy touch, proof of its high quality.
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.
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A very harmonious vintage. The notes of spices and dried fruits are magnificent on the nose. The length on the palate is exceptional. A Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) Armagnac of great finesse.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1987 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice