Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1991
DESCRIPTION
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.
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 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.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1991 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice